Archaeological sites · North West England
Main Gate
In or near Rydal.
Main Gate — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Main Gate 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Main Gate is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and remains from past civilisations. The site provides insights into the region's archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4223, -2.9678
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 0EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 6.3 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/239880519 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Main Gate?
- Main Gate is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 0EN), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Main Gate?
- Main Gate — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Main Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 0EN.
- Is Main Gate a protected site?
- Yes — Main Gate is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Main Gate free to visit?
- Yes, Main Gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Main Gate?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 0EN.