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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · London

Ambresbury Banks

In or near Epping Upland.

Free admission

Ambresbury Banks — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.

Beeches on Ambresbury Banks - geograph.org.uk - 110134

Eleanor Dann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Theydon Bois · 2.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ambresbury Banks is a archaeological located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ambresbury Banks is an archaeological site located in London. It features an ancient earthwork enclosure, indicative of Iron Age settlement. The site is of historical significance, reflecting early community organisation and defence strategies.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.6827, 0.0777
County
Essex
Parish
Epping Upland
Postcode
CM16 5BB
Parliamentary constituency
Epping Forest
Nearest railway station
Theydon Bois2.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ambresbury Banks?
Ambresbury Banks is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM16 5BB), in the parish of Epping Upland.
What is Ambresbury Banks?
Ambresbury Banks — a archaeological in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ambresbury Banks?
The nearest railway station is Theydon Bois, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM16 5BB.
Is Ambresbury Banks a protected site?
Yes — Ambresbury Banks is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ambresbury Banks free to visit?
Yes, Ambresbury Banks is free to enter.
How do I get to Ambresbury Banks?
The nearest railway station is Theydon Bois, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM16 5BB.