Hill forts · Central Scotland
Chester Hill, Hillfort
Chester Hill, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chester Hill, 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
Chester Hill is a hillfort located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance as a defensive structure from the Iron Age. The site reflects the strategic military architecture of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6380, -3.6646
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1484846190 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chester Hill, Hillfort?
- Chester Hill, Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6PJ).
- Is Chester Hill, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Chester Hill, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chester Hill, Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6PJ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.