Archaeological sites · North West England
Glassonby
In or near Kirkoswald.
Glassonby — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 2.5 km
About
Glassonby is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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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
Glassonby is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and the remnants of ancient structures. The site provides insight into past human activity in the region, making it an important location for archaeological study. Visitors can expect to see evidence of early settlements and artefacts that reflect the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7473, -2.6652
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Glassonby
- Postcode
- CA10 1DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n370278444 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17678511 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glassonby?
- Glassonby is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1DS), in the parish of Glassonby.
- What is Glassonby?
- Glassonby — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Glassonby?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1DS.
- Is Glassonby a protected site?
- Yes — Glassonby is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Glassonby?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1DS.