Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Point Hillfort
Castle Point Hillfort — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Point Hillfort is a castle 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
Castle Point Hillfort is a historic hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its defensive earthworks, typical of Iron Age fortifications in the region. The site offers insights into ancient settlement patterns and military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8535, -3.7861
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG5 4QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/1041700416 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Point Hillfort?
- Castle Point Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG5 4QL).
- Does Castle Point Hillfort charge admission?
- Castle Point Hillfort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Point Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG5 4QL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.