Archaeological sites · North East England
Forts
In or near Chillingham.
Forts — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Forts 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: Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Forts are archaeological sites located in the Scottish Lowlands. These structures, often associated with ancient military or defensive strategies, provide insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns. Their study contributes to understanding the cultural and social dynamics of past societies in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4878, -1.8826
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Bewick
- Postcode
- NE66 4DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: way/106838514 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forts?
- Forts is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4DZ), in the parish of Bewick.
- What is Forts?
- Forts — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Forts?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4DZ.
- Is Forts a protected site?
- Yes — Forts is part of the Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Forts free to visit?
- Yes, Forts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Forts?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4DZ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.