Forts · North West England
Meikle Wood Hill fort
In or near Twynholm.
Meikle Wood Hill fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Meikle Wood Hill fort is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.9380°, -3.9600°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Meikle Wood Hill fort is an ancient fortification located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG7. It is notable for its archaeological significance, reflecting the area's historical military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9380, -3.9600
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: n8383974459 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meikle Wood Hill fort?
- Meikle Wood Hill fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 2NT).
- What is Meikle Wood Hill fort?
- Meikle Wood Hill fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Meikle Wood Hill fort?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 2NT.
- How do I get to Meikle Wood Hill fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2NT. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.