Archaeological sites · North East England
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill
In or near Sunderland.
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- University · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill 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: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Defended Settlement on Humbledon Hill is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features remnants of ancient fortifications, indicative of past defensive structures used by communities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8903, -1.4091
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR3 1TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- University — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/737098235 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR3 1TN), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR3 1TN.
- Is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Defended settlement on Humbledon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR3 1TN.