Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications
In or near Eppleby.
Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications are the remains of 1st century AD defensive structures built by the Brigantes tribe. The site features a complex of earthworks that indicate multiple phases of development and includes significant archaeological finds such as pottery and an Iron Age sword.
Place summary
Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications are located in Yorkshire. This archaeological site features extensive earthworks dating back to the Iron Age, representing one of the largest known fortification systems from that period in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4988, -1.7191
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Stanwick St. John
- Postcode
- DL11 7RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2754355274 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications?
- Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL11 7RT), in the parish of Stanwick St. John.
- What is Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications?
- Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications?
- Drivers can use postcode DL11 7RT.
- Is Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications free to visit?
- Yes, Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stanwick Iron Age Fortifications?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL11 7RT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.