Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Barsalloch Fort
Barsalloch Fort — archaeological site in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barsalloch Fort is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.7390°, -4.5684°.
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From Historic Environment Scotland
Get a brief overview of Barsallch Fort, the cliffside home of a tribe known as the Novantae 2,000 years ago. Visit the site, or contact Historic Environment Scotland today for more information.
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Place summary
Barsalloch Fort is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG8. This ancient site is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's early defensive structures.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7390, -4.5684
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 9LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q809133 (CC0)
- commons: Barsalloch Fort, Port William, Dumfries & Galloway. Ditch & rampart.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barsalloch Fort?
- Barsalloch Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 9LH).
- Is Barsalloch Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Barsalloch Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barsalloch Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 9LH. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.