Archaeological sites · North East England
Mare and Foal
In or near Greenhead.
Mare and Foal — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle · 3.3 km
About
Mare and Foal is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. 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: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mare and Foal is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features significant remnants and artefacts that provide insight into the region's historical landscape. The site is of interest to those studying ancient cultures and their interactions with the environment. Visitors can explore the area and observe the archaeological features that highlight its historical importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9908, -2.4308
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Melkridge
- Postcode
- NE49 9PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Haltwhistle — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: n2783908432 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17675109 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mare and Foal?
- Mare and Foal is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE49 9PH), in the parish of Melkridge.
- What is Mare and Foal?
- Mare and Foal — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Mare and Foal?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE49 9PH.
- Is Mare and Foal a protected site?
- Yes — Mare and Foal is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mare and Foal?
- The nearest railway station is Haltwhistle, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE49 9PH.