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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· North East England

Burnt mounds

Burnt mounds β€” archaeological in scotland lowlands.

Holwick Scar - geograph.org.uk - 1721264

Rebecca Beeston β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Burnt mounds is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. 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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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Burnt mounds are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Lowlands. These features, typically consisting of piles of burnt stones and charcoal, are believed to be associated with ancient cooking and food preparation practices. They provide valuable insights into prehistoric life in the region. The sites are of interest to archaeologists and historians studying the early inhabitants of Scotland.

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Coordinates
54.6350, -2.1600
Parish
Holwick
Postcode
DL12 0NR
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burnt mounds?
Burnt mounds is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0NR), in the parish of Holwick.
What is Burnt mounds?
Burnt mounds β€” archaeological in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Burnt mounds?
Drivers can use postcode DL12 0NR.
Is Burnt mounds a protected site?
Yes β€” Burnt mounds is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Burnt mounds?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0NR. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.