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Forts · North East England

Offerton Skirmish 1644

In or near Offerton.

Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Offerton Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4533100

Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
South Hylton · 0.7 km

About

Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.8996°, -1.4541°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a historical fort located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Sunderland. It is notable for its connection to the English Civil War, specifically the skirmish that took place in 1644. The site reflects the military history of the region during this turbulent period.

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Coordinates
54.8996, -1.4541
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
SR4 0JX
Parliamentary constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Nearest railway station
South Hylton0.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Offerton Skirmish 1644?
Offerton Skirmish 1644 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR4 0JX), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Offerton Skirmish 1644?
Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Offerton Skirmish 1644?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR4 0JX.
How do I get to Offerton Skirmish 1644?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR4 0JX.