Archaeological sites · North East England
The Castles
In or near Witton-le-Wear.
The Castles — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham · 4.7 km
About
The Castles 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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Place summary
The Castles are an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features the remnants of several historical fortifications, reflecting the region's rich heritage. Visitors can explore the earthworks and stone structures that provide insight into medieval defensive architecture. The Castles are significant for understanding the historical landscape and settlement patterns in this part of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6927, -1.8408
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- South Bedburn
- Postcode
- DL13 3PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: n429432057 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17647570 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Castles?
- The Castles is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3PD), in the parish of South Bedburn.
- What is The Castles?
- The Castles — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Castles?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3PD.
- How do I get to The Castles?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3PD.