Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Shielstead Hill, Settlement
Shielstead Hill, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shielstead Hill, Settlement is a archaeological 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
Shielstead Hill is an archaeological settlement located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is significant for its historical context, providing insights into early human activity in the region. The remains offer valuable evidence of past habitation and land use.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.1779, -3.3166
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 2JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1479240940 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shielstead Hill, Settlement?
- Shielstead Hill, Settlement is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 2JU).
- What is Shielstead Hill, Settlement?
- Shielstead Hill, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shielstead Hill, Settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 2JU.
- Is Shielstead Hill, Settlement free to visit?
- Yes, Shielstead Hill, Settlement is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shielstead Hill, Settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 2JU.