Forts · Scottish Lowlands
Offerton Skirmish 1644
Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Hylton · 0.7 km
About
Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.8996°, -1.4541°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Offerton Skirmish 1644 is a historical fort located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the unparished area of Sunderland. It is notable for its connection to the English Civil War, specifically the skirmish that took place in 1644. The site reflects the military history of the region during this turbulent period.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8996, -1.4541
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR4 0JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Houghton and Sunderland South
- Nearest railway station
- South Hylton — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: n7233449261 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Offerton Skirmish 1644?
- Offerton Skirmish 1644 is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.8996°, -1.4541°. The nearest railway station is South Hylton, around 0.7 km away.