Where is Moredun Wood?

Moredun Wood is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH17 7QS).

How do I get to Moredun Wood?

The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH17 7QS.

Is Moredun Wood free to visit?

Yes, Moredun Wood is free to enter.

How do I get to Moredun Wood?

The nearest railway station is Shawfair, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH17 7QS.

Archaeological sites · Central Scotland

Moredun Wood

In or near Danderhall.

Free admission

Moredun Wood — forest in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Moredun Wood, archaeological sites in Central Scotland — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Shawfair · 3.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Moredun Wood is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Edinburgh, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.9131°, -3.1483°.

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Place summary

Moredun Wood is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features significant remnants of past human activity, highlighting its historical importance in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 55.9131, -3.1483
District: City of Edinburgh
Postcode: EH17 7QS
Parliamentary constituency: Edinburgh South
Nearest railway station: Shawfair — 3.7 km

Sources

wikidata: Q138840666 (CC0)
commons: Gates, Moredun Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7978275.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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