Archaeological sites · North East England
Bowes Moor
In or near Gilmonby.
Bowes Moor — archaeological in england north east.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Bowes Moor is a archaeological located in england north east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowes Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bowes Moor is an archaeological site located in North-East England. It is known for its significant historical remains, which provide insights into the region's past. The site is characterised by its expansive moorland, offering a landscape that reflects the area's natural and cultural history. Visitors can explore the remnants of ancient structures and artefacts, contributing to the understanding of early human activity in this part of the country.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5080, -2.1095
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Bowes
- Postcode
- DL12 9RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n2754390405 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17664429 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bowes Moor?
- Bowes Moor is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9RH), in the parish of Bowes.
- What is Bowes Moor?
- Bowes Moor — archaeological in england north east.
- How do I get to Bowes Moor?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9RH.
- Is Bowes Moor a protected site?
- Yes — Bowes Moor is part of the Bowes Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bowes Moor?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9RH. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.