Archaeological sites · North East England
Burnt mound at Knott Well
Burnt mound at Knott Well — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnt mound at Knott Well 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: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Burnt Mound at Knott Well is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It consists of a mound created from the remains of fires used to heat water in stone basins, indicative of prehistoric cooking practices. The site offers insights into ancient settlement and social activities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6348, -2.0461
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Middleton in Teesdale
- Postcode
- DL12 0SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: node/7012530771 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnt mound at Knott Well?
- Burnt mound at Knott Well is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0SA), in the parish of Middleton in Teesdale.
- What is Burnt mound at Knott Well?
- Burnt mound at Knott Well — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnt mound at Knott Well?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0SA.
- Is Burnt mound at Knott Well a protected site?
- Yes — Burnt mound at Knott Well is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Burnt mound at Knott Well free to visit?
- Yes, Burnt mound at Knott Well is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnt mound at Knott Well?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0SA. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.