Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Burnswark Hillfort
Burnswark Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Lynne Kirton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnswark Hillfort is a hill fort 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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Place summary
Burnswark Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This significant archaeological site offers insights into ancient defensive structures and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0964, -3.2765
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 3JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1031711503 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnswark Hillfort?
- Burnswark Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3JJ).
- Is Burnswark Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Burnswark Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnswark Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3JJ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.