Archaeological sites · North West England
Altar and Sword
In or near Carlisle.
Altar and Sword — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Altar and Sword is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Altar and Sword is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features significant historical artefacts and structures, indicative of the region's ancient past. The site offers insights into the cultural and religious practices of earlier societies in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9131, -2.9239
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Stanwix Rural
- Postcode
- CA3 0JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Carlisle — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/6600077473 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Altar and Sword?
- Altar and Sword is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA3 0JS), in the parish of Stanwix Rural.
- What is Altar and Sword?
- Altar and Sword — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Altar and Sword?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA3 0JS.
- Is Altar and Sword a protected site?
- Yes — Altar and Sword is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Altar and Sword free to visit?
- Yes, Altar and Sword is free to enter.
- How do I get to Altar and Sword?
- The nearest railway station is Carlisle, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA3 0JS.