Archaeological sites · North West England
Giant's Thumb
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Giant's Thumb — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Giant's Thumb 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.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Giant's Thumb is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, although specific details regarding its age or findings are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient human activity in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6642, -2.7516
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 7SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 7758 383627
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.markhewittphotography.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2327430821 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Giant's Thumb?
- Giant's Thumb is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 7SX), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Giant's Thumb?
- Giant's Thumb — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Giant's Thumb?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 7SX.
- Is Giant's Thumb a protected site?
- Yes — Giant's Thumb is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Giant's Thumb free to visit?
- Yes, Giant's Thumb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Giant's Thumb?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 7SX.