Archaeological sites · North East England
Mare and Foal
In or near Greenhead.
Mare and Foal — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Karl and Ali — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mare and Foal 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: 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 prehistoric rock carvings, including depictions of horses, which are significant to understanding the region's ancient culture. The site is of interest to both archaeologists and historians.
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: node/2783908432 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Mare and Foal free to visit?
- Yes, Mare and Foal is free to enter.
- 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.