Windmills · North East England
Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg
In or near Greenhead.
Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Quinn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg is a post mill located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Spadeadam Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Standing Stone on Standingstone Rigg is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a notable standing stone, characteristic of prehistoric monuments. Its significance lies in its connection to ancient rituals and local history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0410, -2.5558
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675175 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg?
- Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg?
- Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg?
- Its coordinates are 55.0410°, -2.5558°.
- Is Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg a protected site?
- Yes — Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Spadeadam Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg free to visit?
- Yes, Standing stone on Standingstone Rigg is free to enter.