Where is The Chesters Hill Fort?

The Chesters Hill Fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5AZ).

How do I get to The Chesters Hill Fort?

The nearest railway station is Drem, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5AZ.

Is The Chesters Hill Fort free to visit?

Yes, The Chesters Hill Fort is free to enter.

How do I get to The Chesters Hill Fort?

The nearest railway station is Drem, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5AZ.

Hill forts · Central Scotland

The Chesters Hill Fort

In or near Haddington.

Free admission

The Chesters Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Cows on the Chesters hillfort, East Lothian - geograph.org.uk - 2009852 — kim traynor — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Drem · 1.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

The Chesters Hill Fort is a hill fort located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Chesters Hill Fort is one of Scotland's best-preserved Iron Age hillforts, featuring elaborate ramparts and ditches. It dates back to the first millennium BC and was occupied during the Roman occupation of Britain, showcasing the remains of several houses within its impressive structure.

Place summary

The Chesters Hill Fort is a hill-fort located in central Scotland. It is notable for its archaeological significance, representing ancient fortification structures in the region.

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

Coordinates: 55.9949, -2.7907
District: East Lothian
Postcode: EH39 5AZ
Parliamentary constituency: Lothian East
Nearest railway station: Drem — 1.2 km
Opening: Open all year round
Official site: www.historicenvironment.scot

Sources

osm: way/611874657 (ODbL)

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