Forts · Central Scotland
The Chester
In or near Haddington.
The Chester is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
The Chester is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.9088°, -2.7817°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
The Chester is a fort located in central Scotland, postcode EH41. It is known for its historical significance as a military stronghold.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9088, -2.7817
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- osm: n8367364524 (ODbL)
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Where to eat & stay near The Chester
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Chester?
- The Chester is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4JH).
- What is The Chester?
- The Chester is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Chester?
- Drivers can use postcode EH41 4JH.
- How do I get to The Chester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4JH. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.