Archaeological sites · North West England
Axe Workings
In or near Elterwater.
Axe Workings — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Axe Workings 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.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Langdale Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Axe Workings is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features evidence of prehistoric axe production, providing insights into early human craftsmanship and tool-making techniques. The site is of significant historical interest, contributing to the understanding of ancient industries in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4567, -3.1091
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: node/5466656564 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Axe Workings?
- Axe Workings is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9JY), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Axe Workings?
- Axe Workings — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Axe Workings?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9JY.
- Is Axe Workings a protected site?
- Yes — Axe Workings is part of the Langdale Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Axe Workings free to visit?
- Yes, Axe Workings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Axe Workings?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9JY. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.