The Castlelaw Hill Fort
The Castlelaw Hill Fort is the remnant of a stronghold of the Iron Age. When it was occupied the site consisted of three earthwork ramparts, ditches and timber palisades. The fort contained a Souterrain for the storage of agricultural produce.
The fort commands views over the Forth and Lothian. Traprain Law and Berwick Law, both significant centres of power in the Iron Age, are visible from the site.
The fort is maintained by Historic Scotland.
Access to the site is free but, since the area is an active sheep pasture, dogs should be kept under control.
The site also neighbours an army firing range and so care should be taken not to pass into the area marked by red flags.
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