Memorials & monuments · North East England
West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument)
In or near Seghill.
West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Graham Robson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northumberland Park · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, 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: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Backworth Medieval Settlement is an English Heritage Scheduled Monument located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site represents the remnants of a medieval settlement, providing insight into the area's historical landscape and habitation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0439, -1.5436
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE27 0BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cramlington and Killingworth
- Nearest railway station
- Northumberland Park — 1.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/5992574890 (ODbL)
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Parks · 1.0 km
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Historic churches · 1.0 km
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Killingworth
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Killingworth Colliery Shaft
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Killingworth bus station
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Killingworth Village
Forests & woodlands · 1.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument)?
- West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE27 0BG), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument)?
- West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument)?
- The nearest railway station is Northumberland Park, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE27 0BG.
- Is West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) a protected site?
- Yes — West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) free to visit?
- Yes, West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument) is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Backworth Medieval Settlement (English Heritage Scheduled Monument)?
- The nearest railway station is Northumberland Park, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE27 0BG.