Archaeological sites · North West England
Hill of Skulls
In or near Shap.
Hill of Skulls — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Steve Partridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hill of Skulls 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Hill of Skulls is an archaeological site located in North-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details about its findings or era are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5326, -2.6869
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Shap
- Postcode
- CA10 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: way/1163590677 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Skulls?
- Hill of Skulls is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3NA), in the parish of Shap.
- What is Hill of Skulls?
- Hill of Skulls — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hill of Skulls?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3NA.
- Is Hill of Skulls a protected site?
- Yes — Hill of Skulls is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hill of Skulls free to visit?
- Yes, Hill of Skulls is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hill of Skulls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3NA. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.