Archaeological sites · North East England
Motte north of Holycross Church
In or near Ryton.
Motte north of Holycross Church — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Curtis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Motte north of Holycross Church 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: Ryton Willows SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Motte north of Holycross Church is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This earthwork feature typically represents a Norman castle, providing insight into medieval fortifications in the region. The site is of historical significance, illustrating the landscape's development during the medieval period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9783, -1.7655
- District
- Gateshead
- Parish
- Gateshead, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE40 3QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Blaydon and Consett
- Nearest railway station
- Wylam — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/6900773598 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte north of Holycross Church?
- Motte north of Holycross Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE40 3QP), in the parish of Gateshead, unparished area.
- What is Motte north of Holycross Church?
- Motte north of Holycross Church — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Motte north of Holycross Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE40 3QP.
- Is Motte north of Holycross Church a protected site?
- Yes — Motte north of Holycross Church is part of the Ryton Willows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Motte north of Holycross Church free to visit?
- Yes, Motte north of Holycross Church is free to enter.
- How do I get to Motte north of Holycross Church?
- The nearest railway station is Wylam, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE40 3QP.