Archaeological sites · North East England
waterwheel pit
In or near Knock.
waterwheel pit — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
waterwheel pit is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Waterwheel Pit is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features the remains of a waterwheel, significant for its historical importance in understanding the region's industrial past. The site provides insights into ancient technologies and practices related to water management and energy use. Visitors can explore the remnants and contextual information that highlight the area's archaeological heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6878, -2.3449
Sources
- osm: w529631823 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q26655257 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is waterwheel pit?
- waterwheel pit is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is waterwheel pit?
- waterwheel pit — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to waterwheel pit?
- Its coordinates are 54.6878°, -2.3449°.
- Is waterwheel pit a protected site?
- Yes — waterwheel pit is part of the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.