Archaeological sites · North East England
Scar Head
In or near Helbeck.
Scar Head — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scar Head is a archaeological located in england-north-east, 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: Lune Forest SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scar Head is an archaeological site located in North-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its findings or periods of activity are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.5847, -2.1836
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Lunedale
- Postcode
- DL12 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: node/7405824179 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scar Head?
- Scar Head is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0PB), in the parish of Lunedale.
- What is Scar Head?
- Scar Head — a archaeological in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scar Head?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0PB.
- Is Scar Head a protected site?
- Yes — Scar Head is part of the Lune Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Scar Head free to visit?
- Yes, Scar Head is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scar Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0PB. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.