Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Thomshill
Thomshill — archaeological site in Moray, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thomshill is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Moray, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.5996°, -3.3224°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Thomshill, located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south of Elgin in Moray, Scotland, is the site of an excavated rectilinear enclosure that has been interpreted as a possible Roman military camp or fort. The enclosure covers an area of approximately 3.25 hectares (8.0 acres) and is situated at a height of 72 metres (236 ft) above ordnance datum. Alongside similar sites at Boyndie, Balnageith, Easter Galcantray and Tarradale, the possibility that Thomshill represents a Roman fort has been seen as evidence that the Roman Army under Agricola occupied Moray after the Battle of Mons Graupius in AD84.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5996, -3.3224
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 8GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 4.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomshill?
- Thomshill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 8GZ).
- Is Thomshill free to visit?
- Yes, Thomshill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thomshill?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 8GZ.