Archaeological sites · North East England
Late prehistoric walled settlement
In or near Gilmonby.
Late prehistoric walled settlement — archaeological in england north east.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Late prehistoric walled settlement is a archaeological located in england north east. 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: Bowes Moor SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Late prehistoric walled settlement is an archaeological site located in North-East England. This site features substantial remnants of ancient defensive structures, reflecting the social and military practices of the time. It offers insights into the settlement patterns and lifestyles of late prehistoric communities in the region. The site is of significant interest to researchers and visitors keen on understanding Britain's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5075, -2.0499
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Gilmonby
- Postcode
- DL12 9NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n7036970398 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q66480732 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Late prehistoric walled settlement?
- Late prehistoric walled settlement is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 9NA), in the parish of Gilmonby.
- What is Late prehistoric walled settlement?
- Late prehistoric walled settlement — archaeological in england north east.
- How do I get to Late prehistoric walled settlement?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 9NA.
- Is Late prehistoric walled settlement a protected site?
- Yes — Late prehistoric walled settlement is part of the Bowes Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Late prehistoric walled settlement?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 9NA. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.