Archaeological sites · North West England
Giants Grave
In or near Haverigg.
Giants Grave — archaeological in england north west.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Silecroft · 1.0 km
About
Giants Grave is a archaeological located in england north west. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Giants Grave is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features ancient burial mounds that are significant for understanding prehistoric funerary practices. The site provides insights into the region's early inhabitants and their cultural customs. Visitors can explore the area, which is marked by its historical importance and distinctive landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2183, -3.3262
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Whicham
- Postcode
- LA18 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Silecroft — 1 km
Sources
- osm: n1388930044 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q15221652 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giants Grave?
- Giants Grave is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA18 5LN), in the parish of Whicham.
- What is Giants Grave?
- Giants Grave — archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to Giants Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Silecroft, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA18 5LN.
- Is Giants Grave a protected site?
- Yes — Giants Grave is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Duddon Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Giants Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Silecroft, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA18 5LN.