Archaeological sites · North East England
Howick Hillfort
In or near Craster.
Howick Hillfort — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic England.
John Clive Nicholson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth · 5.8 km
About
Howick Hillfort is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic England. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Howick Hillfort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This ancient fortification offers insights into early settlement patterns and defensive structures. Visitors can explore the remnants of the earthworks and stone constructions that define this historical site. The area is characterised by its natural landscape, providing a context for understanding the fort's strategic significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4400, -1.5975
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Longhoughton
- Postcode
- NE66 3AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Alnmouth — 5.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1512945091 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17672656 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Suger Sands
Beaches · 0.6 km
Road Bridge And Footbridge 320 Metres South East Of Howick Hall
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Howdlemont Sands
Beaches · 1.1 km
Howick
Villages · 1.2 km
Howick
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Longhoughton
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Howick Arboretum
Botanic gardens · 1.4 km
HMS G11
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Howick Hall
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Howick house
Hill forts · 1.6 km
Coast & Castles Camp Site
Campsites · 1.6 km
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Nearby
📷 3📷 3Historic bridges · North East England
Road Bridge And Footbridge 320 Metres South East Of Howick Hall
Road Bridge And Footbridge 320 Metres South East Of Howick Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · North East England
Howdlemont Sands
Howdlemont Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Historic churches · North East England
Longhoughton
Longhoughton in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Howick Hillfort
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Coast & Castles Camp Site
Coast & Castles Camp Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Seaton Park Caravans
Seaton Park Caravans — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Cottage Inn
The Cottage Inn — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Proctors Stead
Proctors Stead — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Dunstan Hill Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 4Hotels · North East England
Schooner Hotel
Schooner Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 7Historic pubs · North East England
The Tanners Arms
The Tanners Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · North East England
Mean Bean Coffee
Mean Bean Coffee — a café in scotland lowlands.
📷 7
📷 7
📷 7More archaeological sites in this region
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Medieval Manorial Site of Low Dinsdale
Medieval Manorial Site of Low Dinsdale — archaeological in england yorkshire.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Old Smelting Mill
Old Smelting Mill — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station)
Roper Castle or Round Table (Roman Signal Station) — archaeological in england north west.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Nine Standards Rigg
Nine Standards Rigg — archaeological in england north west. Elevation: 662 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howick Hillfort?
- Howick Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 3AL), in the parish of Longhoughton.
- What is Howick Hillfort?
- Howick Hillfort — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic England.
- How do I get to Howick Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 3AL.
- Is Howick Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Howick Hillfort is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Howick Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Alnmouth, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 3AL.