Archaeological sites · North West England
Hag Stones
In or near Bampton.
Hag Stones — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — 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) · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hag Stones is a archaeological located in england-north-east, 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hag Stones are an archaeological site located in North-East England. These stones are notable for their historical significance, often associated with folklore and local traditions. Their exact origins and uses remain a subject of interest among researchers and visitors.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5962, -2.7882
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askham
- Postcode
- CA10 2QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/5005080997 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hag Stones?
- Hag Stones is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2QA), in the parish of Askham.
- What is Hag Stones?
- Hag Stones — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hag Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2QA.
- Is Hag Stones a protected site?
- Yes — Hag Stones is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Hag Stones free to visit?
- Yes, Hag Stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hag Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2QA.