Natural landmarks · North West England
"The Plug"
In or near Haverigg.
"The Plug" — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Rose and Trev Clough — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Millom · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
"The Plug" is a other 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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Official information
The Plug is a remnant of the Millom Ironworks, consisting of a large plug of iron and slag mix left after the closure of the ironworks. It is located within the Millom Ironworks Nature Reserve, which features the last remains of the ironworks and its connections to local iron ore mines.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
"The Plug" is an establishment located in North-West England. It is recognised for its unique architectural style and cultural significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.2083, -3.2522
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Millom
- Postcode
- LA18 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Millom — 1.2 km
- Official site
- virtualglobetrotting.com
Sources
- osm: way/327591792 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is "The Plug"?
- "The Plug" is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA18 4JT), in the parish of Millom.
- What is "The Plug"?
- "The Plug" — a other in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to "The Plug"?
- The nearest railway station is Millom, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA18 4JT.
- Is "The Plug" a protected site?
- Yes — "The Plug" is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Duddon Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is "The Plug" free to visit?
- Yes, "The Plug" is free to enter.
- How do I get to "The Plug"?
- The nearest railway station is Millom, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA18 4JT.