Archaeological sites · North East England
The Ringses Fort
In or near Berwick-upon-Tweed.
The Ringses Fort — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Ringses Fort 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ringses Fort is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. Its distinct circular earthworks suggest it was a significant settlement during the Iron Age. The fortification provides insight into ancient defensive structures and community organisation in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5890, -1.9800
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Doddington
- Postcode
- NE71 6AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/695692877 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ringses Fort?
- The Ringses Fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6AN), in the parish of Doddington.
- What is The Ringses Fort?
- The Ringses Fort — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Ringses Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6AN.
- Is The Ringses Fort a protected site?
- Yes — The Ringses Fort is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Ringses Fort free to visit?
- Yes, The Ringses Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Ringses Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6AN. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.