Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
North Dock Tufa
North Dock Tufa — 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
North Dock Tufa 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
North Dock Tufa is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features significant geological formations known as tufa, which are formed by the precipitation of carbonate minerals from freshwater springs. The site provides insights into past environmental conditions and is of interest to both geologists and archaeologists.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9199, -1.3676
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 0PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
Sources
- osm: node/10959002716 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Dock Tufa?
- North Dock Tufa is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9199°, -1.3676°.
- Is North Dock Tufa free to visit?
- Yes — admission to North Dock Tufa is free.