Memorials & monuments · North East England
The Battle Stone
In or near Akeld.
The Battle Stone — memorial in scotland central.
Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 9.6 km
About
The Battle Stone is a memorial located in scotland central. A British monument or memorial recorded in OpenStreetMap. Recorded in OpenStreetMap with verified coordinates and name attribution. British features of this type are typically catalogued in Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battle Stone is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates a significant historical event, although specifics are not provided. The stone itself is a notable landmark in the area, drawing attention for its historical importance. Visitors can expect a site that reflects the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5588, -2.0520
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Akeld
- Postcode
- NE71 6SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.6 km
Sources
- osm: n13205355501 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17664772 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Battle Stone?
- The Battle Stone is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6SZ), in the parish of Akeld.
- What is The Battle Stone?
- The Battle Stone — memorial in scotland central.
- How do I get to The Battle Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.6 km away. The nearest town is Akeld. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6SZ.
- Is The Battle Stone a protected site?
- Yes — The Battle Stone is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to The Battle Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6SZ. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.