Archaeological sites · North East England
Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold
Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site offers insights into early human activity and cooking practices in the region. The burnt mound, a feature associated with ancient heating methods, suggests the presence of communal cooking areas. Visitors can explore the remnants of this settlement, which contribute to the understanding of prehistoric life in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6413, -2.1984
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Forest and Frith
- Postcode
- DL12 0EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n6910557261 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17663182 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?
- Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0EP), in the parish of Forest and Frith.
- What is Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?
- Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0EP.
- Is Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold a protected site?
- Yes — Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Prehistoric settlement and burnt mound at Bleabeck Washfold?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0EP. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.