Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure
In or near Eskdalemuir.
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is a archaeological 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
Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive rectangular layout, indicative of its historical significance. The site offers insights into ancient settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2126, -3.3268
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 2LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1273205994 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 2LE).
- What is Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- Shaw Rectangular Enclosure — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- The nearest town is Eskdalemuir. Drivers can use postcode DG11 2LE.
- Is Shaw Rectangular Enclosure free to visit?
- Yes, Shaw Rectangular Enclosure is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shaw Rectangular Enclosure?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 2LE. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.