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<< Our Photo Pages >> The Chesters - Hillfort in Scotland in East Lothian

Submitted by uisdean on Monday, 30 August 2010  Page Views: 5261
Scotland Site Name: The Chesters
Country: Scotland County: East Lothian Type: Hillfort
Nearest Town: Haddington  Nearest Village: Drem
Map Ref: NT50767826
Latitude: 55.994757N  Longitude: 2.790968W
Condition:
5Perfect
4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
0No data.
-1Completely destroyed
 4 Ambience:
5Superb
4Good
3Ordinary
2Not Good
1Awful
0No data.
 4 Access:
5Can be driven to, probably with disabled access
4Short walk on a footpath
3Requiring a bit more of a walk
2A long walk
1In the middle of nowhere, a nightmare to find
0No data.
 3 Accuracy:
5co-ordinates taken by GPS or official recorded co-ordinates
4co-ordinates scaled from a detailed map
3co-ordinates scaled from a bad map
2co-ordinates of the nearest village
1co-ordinates of the nearest town
0no data
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The Chesters submitted by uisdean
The Chesters Hillfort in East Lothian. The Chesters is described on the adjacent Historic Scotland noticeboard as ‘a well preserved prehistoric hillfort dating to the period immediately before and during the Roman occupation, 2000 years ago’. It is surrounded by a series of ramparts and ditches, the highest of which are up to 15 feet in height; the interior contains traces of circular stone foundations.

The siting of the fort is curious; it is overlooked by a hill to the south from which missiles could be launched into the site. Historic Scotland suggest that perhaps the fort was designed more for prestige than defence.


Note: Tour to this overlooked hillfort at Chesters, Sunday 5th September

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The Chesters The Chesters submitted by uisdean
North Western ramparts of The Chesters

The Chesters The Chesters submitted by uisdean
South Western ramparts of The Chesters. Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, can be made out above the left hand chimney of the house in the middle ground.

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    An overlooked hillfort at Chesters, Drem, Sunday 5th September (Score: 1)
    by Andy B on Monday, 30 August 2010
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    An overlooked hillfort at Chesters, Drem

    Region:
    East Lothian
    Sessions:
    Sunday 5th September, 10am
    Location:
    meeting place to be confirmed upon booking
    Thumbnail:
    Chester's_Hill_Fort_HistoricScotland.jpgBiddyS.jpg

    Join archaeologist Richard Strachan (Historic Scotland) to explore this remarkable Iron Age hill fort. Discover the secrets held in the ramparts and ditches. Duration 2 hours. Primarily for adults but children are welcome. Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing is advised. Sorry, no disabled access. No dogs please. Booking essential. Part of East Lothian Archaeology and Local History Fortnight.
    Contact info
    Contact Tel:
    01620 827 408
    Contact Email:
    bookings@eastlothian.gov.uk
    Contact Web1:
    http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology

    Scottish Archaeology Month 2010

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