Archaeological sites Β· North West England
Kirkhead Tower
In or near Flookburgh.
Kirkhead Tower β archaeological in england north west.
Russel Wills β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 minβ1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kents Bank Β· 0.4 km
About
Kirkhead Tower is a archaeological located in england north west. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkhead Tower is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features remnants of historical significance, reflecting the area's past. The site offers insights into the region's archaeological heritage and is of interest to those studying local history. Visitors can explore the remains and consider their implications within the broader context of the area's development.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1729, -2.9318
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Grange-over-Sands
- Postcode
- LA11 7DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kents Bank β 0.4 km
Sources
- osm: w547699962 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q26379623 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhead Tower?
- Kirkhead Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA11 7DB), in the parish of Grange-over-Sands.
- What is Kirkhead Tower?
- Kirkhead Tower β archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to Kirkhead Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA11 7DB.
- Is Kirkhead Tower a protected site?
- Yes β Kirkhead Tower is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Kirkhead Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Kents Bank, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA11 7DB.