Archaeological sites · North West England
Skelmore Heads Fort
Skelmore Heads Fort — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Karl and Ali — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skelmore Heads Fort is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Skelmore Heads Fort is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It features remnants of a historical fortification, indicative of military architecture from its era. The site offers insights into the region's past and its strategic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1672, -3.1130
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Urswick
- Postcode
- LA12 0SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
Sources
- osm: way/978212785 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmore Heads Fort?
- Skelmore Heads Fort is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.1672°, -3.1130°.
- Is Skelmore Heads Fort free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Skelmore Heads Fort is free.