Archaeological sites · North East England
The Fort on the Heugh
In or near Belford.
The Fort on the Heugh — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard West — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Fort on the Heugh is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Fort on the Heugh is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into military history. It features various exhibitions and reenactments that showcase the life and times of soldiers, as well as the fort's strategic importance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lindisfarne SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LINDISFARNE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Fort on the Heugh is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features the remains of a fortification, significant for its historical and cultural importance in understanding ancient settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6682, -1.7958
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Holy Island
- Postcode
- TD15 2SP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/492282415 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Fort on the Heugh?
- The Fort on the Heugh is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2SP), in the parish of Holy Island.
- What is The Fort on the Heugh?
- The Fort on the Heugh — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Fort on the Heugh?
- Drivers can use postcode TD15 2SP.
- Is The Fort on the Heugh a protected site?
- Yes — The Fort on the Heugh is part of the Lindisfarne SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Fort on the Heugh free to visit?
- Yes, The Fort on the Heugh is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Fort on the Heugh?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2SP. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.