Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood
Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood — Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood is a place of interest in the Scottish Lowlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 7.1 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prehistoric rock art and a Runic inscription are located in Lemmington Wood, in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI, as well as the Northumberland Shore SSSI and the Northumberland Coast AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3908, -1.7974
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Edlingham
- Postcode
- NE66 2BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Lionheart — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17664887 (CC0)
- commons: View NE towards Wellhope and Edlingham Woods from Cup and Ring marked outcrop - geograph.org.uk - 1085814.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood?
- Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 2BG), in the parish of Edlingham.
- What is Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood?
- Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood — Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood.
- How do I get to Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE66 2BG.
- Is Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood a listed building?
- Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood is part of the River Coquet and Coquet Valley Woodlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric rock art and Runic inscription in Lemmington Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Lionheart, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 2BG.