Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
footplough strips
In or near Carmunnock.
footplough strips — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stephen Sweeney — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
footplough strips is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Footplough strips are an archaeological feature located in central Scotland. These linear earthworks represent ancient agricultural practices and are significant for understanding historic land use. Their study contributes to the broader knowledge of Scotland's rural history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7796, -4.1398
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 3PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- East Kilbride — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/6539820745 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is footplough strips?
- footplough strips is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 3PL).
- What is footplough strips?
- footplough strips — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to footplough strips?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 3PL.
- Is footplough strips free to visit?
- Yes, footplough strips is free to enter.
- How do I get to footplough strips?
- The nearest railway station is East Kilbride, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 3PL.