Archaeological sites · North East England
fort
In or near Ousby.
fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
fort 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
This archaeological site is a fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents significant historical military architecture from ancient times. The site offers insights into the region's past and its strategic importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7023, -2.5535
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ousby
- Postcode
- CA10 1QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Langwathby — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/433603527 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is fort?
- fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1QB), in the parish of Ousby.
- What is fort?
- fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to fort?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1QB.
- Is fort a protected site?
- Yes — fort is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is fort free to visit?
- Yes, fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to fort?
- The nearest railway station is Langwathby, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1QB.