Archaeological sites · North East England
Jenny's Lantern hillfort
In or near Glanton.
Jenny's Lantern hillfort — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 8.6 km
About
Jenny's Lantern hillfort is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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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
Jenny's Lantern hillfort is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It represents a significant historical settlement, reflecting the area's ancient heritage. The hillfort's structure and positioning provide insights into the defensive strategies employed by its inhabitants. Visitors can explore the remnants of this important site and appreciate its archaeological value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4300, -1.8135
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hedgeley
- Postcode
- NE66 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 8.6 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jenny's Lantern hillfort?
- Jenny's Lantern hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2EJ), in the parish of Hedgeley.
- What is Jenny's Lantern hillfort?
- Jenny's Lantern hillfort — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Jenny's Lantern hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2EJ.
- Is Jenny's Lantern hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Jenny's Lantern 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 Jenny's Lantern hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2EJ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.