Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ward Law
In or near Cargenbridge.
Ward Law — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ward Law 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ward Law is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, representing the region's ancient heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9868, -3.5267
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 4RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/98440882 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ward Law?
- Ward Law is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 4RT).
- What is Ward Law?
- Ward Law — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ward Law?
- Drivers can use postcode DG1 4RT.
- Is Ward Law a protected site?
- Yes — Ward Law is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Ward Law free to visit?
- Yes, Ward Law is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ward Law?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 4RT. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.