Archaeological sites · North East England
North Dock Tufa
In or near Hendon.
North Dock Tufa — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stadium of Light · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Dock Tufa 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: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Dock Tufa is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features significant geological formations known as tufa, which are formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from freshwater springs. The site provides insights into past environmental conditions and is of interest to both geologists and archaeologists.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9199, -1.3676
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 0PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- Stadium of Light — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/10959002716 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Dock Tufa?
- North Dock Tufa is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 0PW), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is North Dock Tufa?
- North Dock Tufa — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Dock Tufa?
- The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 0PW.
- Is North Dock Tufa a protected site?
- Yes — North Dock Tufa is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is North Dock Tufa free to visit?
- Yes, North Dock Tufa is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Dock Tufa?
- The nearest railway station is Stadium of Light, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 0PW.