Chester Hill Fort and Cultivation Terraces Ayton, Scotland

The monument is a D-shaped fort and annexe of the Iron Age situated on the top of Chester Hill, and cultivation terraces on the flank of the hill. The very steep drop on the NE provides a natural defence to the fort.

Location map of Chester Hill Fort and Cultivation Terraces, Ayton, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Chester Hill Fort and Cultivation Terraces, Ayton, Scotland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Ayton, Scotland
Coordinates
55.8345260° N, 2.0762757° W map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Chester Hill Fort and Cultivation Terraces
Date Published
July 26, 2023
Last Updated
April 15, 2024