Hill forts · Central Scotland
West Hill Hillfort
West Hill Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West 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
West Hill Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, serving as a significant example of ancient fortifications in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5594, -2.1448
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: node/1003940441 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill Hillfort?
- West Hill Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6XR), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- Is West Hill Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, West Hill Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Hill Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6XR. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.