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The story

Tomb of the Eagles

Chambered tomb and coastal archaeological landscape.

Why this place matters

Chambered tomb and coastal archaeological landscape.

The story on the ground

Reopened and operating in 2026, with a strong archaeology experience combining the visitor centre, coastal walk and chambered tomb.

What the evidence supports

Reopened and operating in 2026, with a strong archaeology experience combining the visitor centre, coastal walk and chambered tomb.

Before you go

  • Open in the 2026 season from 10:00, last entry 15:30 and site closure 17:00; season ends 18 October. No online booking.
  • Tomb of the Eagles visitor centre and car park, Liddle, St Margaret's Hope KW17 2RW.
  • Allow for a substantial outdoor walk and exposed coastal weather. Entering the tomb involves a low crawl or trolley; the visitor centre is more accessible than the tomb route.
Before opening directions: Allow for a substantial outdoor walk and exposed coastal weather. Entering the tomb involves a low crawl or trolley; the visitor centre is more accessible than the tomb route.
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