View SW over two stone ramparts & external chevaux-de-frise (defensive setting of upright stones) of Dreva Craig Iron Age hillfort, Scottish Borders.
View SW over the two stone ramparts & external chevaux-de-frise (a defensive setting of upright stones) of Dreva Craig Iron Age hillfort, Scottish Borders, UK. Over 100 of the stones, designed to prevent the use of chariots, or break up an infantry or cavalry charge, remain in position over an area of In use during the 1st centuries BC & AD, the fort was "stratigically positioned to command the eastern end of the Biggar Gap, the valley which allows access between the upper stretches of the Rivers Tweed and Clyde." To the rear are the distinctive cone of Worm Hill (L) & the river Holms Water running through farmland centre R.
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Location: Dreva Craig, Broughton, Tweeddale, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Mick Sharp / Alamy / Afripics
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