Hill forts · Central Scotland
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stuart Meek — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort 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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Place summary
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in central Scotland. It features ancient earthworks typical of Iron Age fortifications, reflecting the region's historical significance. The site is an important archaeological landmark, offering insights into Scotland's early settlements.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5190, -2.1850
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: node/1003940440 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort?
- Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TR), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- Is Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TR. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.