Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort

Innerleithen And District

Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort

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Castle Knowe Iron Age Fort

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Location: Innerleithen And District, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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August 10, 2023

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The fort sits at the top of Castle Knowe, one of several summits on the ridgeline over the Tweed Valley. With views over Cardrona it is surrounded by coniferous forest. To this date, the fort has never been excavated, so its age is unknown.

Duncan Verrall

December 30, 2020

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Take a short walk off the rpute and have a look around the enclosure containing the settlement.

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Peebles to Traquair House loop

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