Castles · North East England
Maiden Castle promontory fort
In or near City of Durham.
Maiden Castle promontory fort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maiden Castle promontory fort is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Maiden Castle is a promontory fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site features impressive earthworks and ramparts, indicative of its historical significance. It is a scheduled monument, reflecting its importance in understanding ancient fortifications in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7695, -1.5617
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/692310729 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle promontory fort?
- Maiden Castle promontory fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3BL), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Maiden Castle promontory fort?
- Maiden Castle promontory fort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3BL.
- Does Maiden Castle promontory fort charge admission?
- Maiden Castle promontory fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle promontory fort?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3BL.