Archaeological sites · North West England
Skelmore Heads Fort
In or near Swarthmoor.
Skelmore Heads Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skelmore Heads Fort is a archaeological located in england-north-west, 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: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skelmore Heads Fort is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features remnants of a historical fortification, indicative of military architecture from its era. The site offers insights into the region's past and its strategic significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1672, -3.1130
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Urswick
- Postcode
- LA12 0SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Ulverston — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/978212785 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmore Heads Fort?
- Skelmore Heads Fort is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 0SR), in the parish of Urswick.
- What is Skelmore Heads Fort?
- Skelmore Heads Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skelmore Heads Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 0SR.
- Is Skelmore Heads Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Skelmore Heads Fort is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Skelmore Heads Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Skelmore Heads Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skelmore Heads Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Ulverston, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 0SR.