Archaeological sites · North East England
Blue Streak Rocket Test Site
In or near Bewcastle.
Blue Streak Rocket Test Site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Phil Thirkell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Streak Rocket Test Site 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: Kielder Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Spadeadam Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Blue Streak Rocket Test Site is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It was associated with the development of the Blue Streak missile during the Cold War era. The site reflects significant advancements in British aerospace technology.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0617, -2.5946
Sources
- osm: way/475883735 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Streak Rocket Test Site?
- Blue Streak Rocket Test Site is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Blue Streak Rocket Test Site?
- Blue Streak Rocket Test Site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Streak Rocket Test Site?
- Its coordinates are 55.0617°, -2.5946°.
- Is Blue Streak Rocket Test Site a protected site?
- Yes — Blue Streak Rocket Test Site is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Spadeadam Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blue Streak Rocket Test Site free to visit?
- Yes, Blue Streak Rocket Test Site is free to enter.