Archaeological sites · North East England
Medieval linear earthwork
In or near Startforth.
Medieval linear earthwork — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Hilary Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Medieval linear earthwork 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: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Medieval linear earthwork is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure dates back to the medieval period and represents a significant aspect of historical land use and defence. Visitors can observe the remains of the earthwork, which highlight the region's archaeological heritage. The site provides insight into the landscape's historical significance and the medieval society that once inhabited the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6240, -2.0381
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Eggleston
- Postcode
- DL12 0RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n6907004060 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17675899 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval linear earthwork?
- Medieval linear earthwork is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0RZ), in the parish of Eggleston.
- What is Medieval linear earthwork?
- Medieval linear earthwork — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Medieval linear earthwork?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0RZ.
- Is Medieval linear earthwork a protected site?
- Yes — Medieval linear earthwork is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Medieval linear earthwork?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0RZ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.