Archaeological sites · North West England
Langdale Axe Stone Quarry
In or near Elterwater.
Langdale Axe Stone Quarry — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Langdale Axe Stone Quarry is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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: Langdale Pikes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Langdale Axe Stone Quarry is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is known for its historical significance in the production of stone axes during prehistoric times. The quarry provides insight into early human activity and the tools used in that era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4559, -3.1204
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- osm: node/5042484794 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Langdale Axe Stone Quarry?
- Langdale Axe Stone Quarry is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9JY), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Langdale Axe Stone Quarry?
- Langdale Axe Stone Quarry — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Langdale Axe Stone Quarry?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9JY.
- Is Langdale Axe Stone Quarry a protected site?
- Yes — Langdale Axe Stone Quarry is part of the Langdale Pikes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Langdale Axe Stone Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Langdale Axe Stone Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Langdale Axe Stone Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9JY. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.