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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · North East England

Enclosures near Damhead wood

In or near Whickham.

Free admission

Enclosures near Damhead wood — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Looking north along the A694 - geograph.org.uk - 3261545

Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Blaydon · 2.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Enclosures near Damhead wood 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: Lower Derwent Meadows SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Enclosures near Damhead Wood is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features ancient earthworks that provide insight into past land use and settlement patterns in the region. The site is significant for its historical context within the development of early agricultural societies.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.9441, -1.7009
District
Gateshead
Parish
Gateshead, unparished area
Postcode
NE21 6RS
Parliamentary constituency
Blaydon and Consett
Nearest railway station
Blaydon2.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Enclosures near Damhead wood?
Enclosures near Damhead wood is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE21 6RS), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
What is Enclosures near Damhead wood?
Enclosures near Damhead wood — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Enclosures near Damhead wood?
The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE21 6RS.
Is Enclosures near Damhead wood a protected site?
Yes — Enclosures near Damhead wood is part of the Lower Derwent Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Enclosures near Damhead wood free to visit?
Yes, Enclosures near Damhead wood is free to enter.
How do I get to Enclosures near Damhead wood?
The nearest railway station is Blaydon, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE21 6RS.