Archaeological sites · North West England
tumuli
In or near Stainforth.
tumuli — archaeological in england north west.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Settle · 2.9 km
About
tumuli is a archaeological located in england north west. 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tumuli are archaeological earth mounds located in North-West England. These ancient burial sites date back to the Bronze Age and are significant for their historical and cultural value. Often found in clusters, tumuli provide insights into prehistoric burial practices and societal structures. Visitors can explore these sites to gain a deeper understanding of early human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0913, -2.2973
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Giggleswick
- Postcode
- BD24 0DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: n410127485 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17670474 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is tumuli?
- tumuli is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0DN), in the parish of Giggleswick.
- What is tumuli?
- tumuli — archaeological in england north west.
- How do I get to tumuli?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0DN.
- Is tumuli a protected site?
- Yes — tumuli is part of the Giggleswick Scar and Kinsey Cave SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to tumuli?
- The nearest railway station is Settle, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0DN.