Archaeological sites · North West England
Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds
In or near Helbeck.
Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds are an archaeological site located in North-West England. These mounds are significant for their historical context and association with ancient burial practices.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4340, -2.3432
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Mallerstang
- Postcode
- CA17 4EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkby Stephen — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/1062570048 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds?
- Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4EQ), in the parish of Mallerstang.
- What is Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds?
- Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4EQ.
- Is Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds a protected site?
- Yes — Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds free to visit?
- Yes, Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giants' Caves Pillow Mounds?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkby Stephen, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4EQ.