Natural landmarks · North West England
John Dalton's Birthplace
In or near Brigham.
John Dalton's Birthplace — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flimby · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
John Dalton's Birthplace is a other 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
John Dalton's Birthplace is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is the site where the notable chemist and physicist was born. The location is recognised for its historical significance in the development of atomic theory.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6414, -3.4059
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Dean
- Postcode
- CA13 0SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Whitehaven and Workington
- Nearest railway station
- Flimby — 9.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/7456219114 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Dalton's Birthplace?
- John Dalton's Birthplace is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 0SH), in the parish of Dean.
- What is John Dalton's Birthplace?
- John Dalton's Birthplace — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Dalton's Birthplace?
- The nearest railway station is Flimby, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 0SH.
- Is John Dalton's Birthplace a protected site?
- Yes — John Dalton's Birthplace is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is John Dalton's Birthplace free to visit?
- Yes, John Dalton's Birthplace is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Dalton's Birthplace?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 0SH. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency.