Archaeological sites · North East England
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars 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: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars are archaeological features located in the Scottish Lowlands. These remnants provide insight into historical settlement patterns and land use in the area. Visitors can explore the shielings, which were temporary dwellings used by pastoral communities, alongside the tracks that facilitated movement across the rugged terrain. The site is significant for understanding the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6339, -2.1428
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Holwick
- Postcode
- DL12 0NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: n6907064453 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17675912 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars?
- Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0NJ), in the parish of Holwick.
- What is Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars?
- Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0NJ.
- Is Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars a protected site?
- Yes — Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0NJ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.