Archaeological sites · North East England
Medieval linear earthwork
In or near Startforth.
Medieval linear earthwork — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Hilary Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Medieval linear earthwork 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: 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 earthwork represents a significant historical feature from the medieval period, showcasing the landscape's past use and settlement patterns.
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 0BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: node/6907004060 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Medieval linear earthwork?
- Medieval linear earthwork is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0BB), in the parish of Eggleston.
- What is Medieval linear earthwork?
- Medieval linear earthwork — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Medieval linear earthwork?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0BB.
- 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.
- Is Medieval linear earthwork free to visit?
- Yes, Medieval linear earthwork is free to enter.
- How do I get to Medieval linear earthwork?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0BB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.