Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site
Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
John Hill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site is a archaeological 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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Place summary
The Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It was associated with the Blue Streak missile programme, which was part of Britain's early space and missile development efforts. The site provides insight into mid-20th century aerospace technology and its historical context.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0400, -2.6319
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kingwater
- Postcode
- CA8 2ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- osm: way/475883734 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site?
- Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.0400°, -2.6319°.
- Is Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Blue Streak Rocket Engine Test Site is free.