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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · North West England

ancient earthwork

In or near Paythorne.

Free admission

ancient earthwork — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

On an unmarked field path - geograph.org.uk - 8020990

Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Colne · 8.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

ancient earthwork is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

An ancient earthwork located in North-West England, this archaeological site features significant historical earth formations. It provides insight into early human settlement and land use in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.9212, -2.2335
County
Lancashire
District
Pendle
Parish
Barnoldswick
Postcode
BB7 4JH
Parliamentary constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe
Nearest railway station
Colne8.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is ancient earthwork?
ancient earthwork is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4JH), in the parish of Barnoldswick.
What is ancient earthwork?
ancient earthwork — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to ancient earthwork?
The nearest railway station is Colne, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 4JH.
Is ancient earthwork a protected site?
Yes — ancient earthwork is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
Is ancient earthwork free to visit?
Yes, ancient earthwork is free to enter.
How do I get to ancient earthwork?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4JH. It sits within the Pendle and Clitheroe parliamentary constituency.