Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Burnt mound at Knott Well
Burnt mound at Knott Well — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnt mound at Knott Well 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.
Photo gallery
Place summary
The Burnt Mound at Knott Well is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It consists of a mound created from the remains of fires used to heat water in stone basins, indicative of prehistoric cooking practices. The site offers insights into ancient settlement and social activities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6348, -2.0461
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Middleton in Teesdale
- Postcode
- DL12 0SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- osm: node/7012530771 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Medieval linear earthwork
Medieval linear earthwork — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Other places · North East England
Snaisgill
Snaisgill in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · North East England
River Lune
River Lune in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Lowlands
site of stone circle
site of stone circle — a stone circle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 4Other places · North East England
High Dyke
High Dyke in England North East, United Kingdom.
More archaeological sites in this region
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Barcombe Hill Roman signal station
Barcombe Hill Roman signal station — archaeological site in Bardon Mill, Northumberland, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Bibra Roman Fort
Bibra Roman Fort — archaeological site in Holme St Cuthbert, Cumberland, Cumbria , England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50
Birdoswald Roman fort and the section of Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the River Irthing and the field boundaries east of milecastle 50 — archaeological site in Waterhead, Carlisle, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Boomby Lane 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps
Boomby Lane 1 and 2 Roman temporary camps — archaeological site in Beaumont, Carlisle, England, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnt mound at Knott Well?
- Burnt mound at Knott Well is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.6348°, -2.0461°.
- Is Burnt mound at Knott Well free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Burnt mound at Knott Well is free.