Windmills · North West England
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge
In or near Plumpton.
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge is a post mill located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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
Holme Head standing stone is located 260 metres north-west of Kitchenhill Bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. This prehistoric monument is notable for its historical significance, representing ancient ritual practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7016, -2.7832
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA11 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17674481 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge?
- Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9NW), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge?
- Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9NW.
- Is Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holme Head standing stone 260m north west of Kitchenhill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9NW.