Archaeological sites · North West England
Maia
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Maia — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Maia is a archaeological 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: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maia is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is significant for its insights into past human activity in the region. The site offers a glimpse into the area's historical and cultural development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9517, -3.2160
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/10760814672 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maia?
- Maia is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5AF), in the parish of Bowness.
- What is Maia?
- Maia — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maia?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 5AF.
- Is Maia a protected site?
- Yes — Maia is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Maia free to visit?
- Yes, Maia is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maia?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5AF.