Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Moredun Wood
Moredun Wood — forest in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moredun Wood is an archaeological site in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "forest in Edinburgh, Scotland". Coordinates: 55.9131°, -3.1483°.
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Place summary
Moredun Wood is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features significant remnants of past human activity, highlighting its historical importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9131, -3.1483
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH17 7QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Shawfair — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q138840666 (CC0)
- commons: Gates, Moredun Wood - geograph.org.uk - 7978275.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moredun Wood?
- Moredun Wood is in Central Scotland, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.9131°, -3.1483°. The nearest railway station is Shawfair, around 3.7 km away.
- Is Moredun Wood free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Moredun Wood is free.