Archaeological sites · North East England
Helme Park Pit
In or near Tow Law.
Helme Park Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Helme Park Pit 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.
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Official information
Helme Park Colliery is a historical site located 10 miles west-southwest of Durham. It was operational from 1860 and is part of the Durham Mining Museum, which preserves the history and heritage of coal mining in the region.
Place summary
Helme Park Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, revealing insights into the region's past. The site contributes to the understanding of archaeological practices in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7329, -1.7921
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Wolsingham
- Postcode
- DL13 4NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 6 km
- Official site
- www.dmm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10220274685 (ODbL)
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Tow Law War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
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Literary houses · 1.8 km
Tow Law railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.1 km
Stanley Moss
Wildlife reserves · 2.1 km
Roddymoor
Other places · 2.2 km
Billy Hill
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Harperley Camp (WW2 POW camp)
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Tow Law
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Harperley Camp
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Hill forts · 2.3 km
Craigside
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helme Park Pit?
- Helme Park Pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 4NR), in the parish of Wolsingham.
- What is Helme Park Pit?
- Helme Park Pit — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helme Park Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 4NR.
- Is Helme Park Pit free to visit?
- Yes, Helme Park Pit is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helme Park Pit?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 4NR.