Archaeological sites · South West England
Athelney Hill
In or near Lyng.
Athelney Hill — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Athelney Hill is a archaeological located in england-south-west, 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: North Moor SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Athelney Hill is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance, particularly in relation to the Anglo-Saxon period. The site provides insights into early medieval settlement and landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0586, -2.9370
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Lyng
- Postcode
- TA7 0SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Westonzoyland — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/576208126 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Athelney Hill?
- Athelney Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA7 0SD), in the parish of Lyng.
- What is Athelney Hill?
- Athelney Hill — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Athelney Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA7 0SD.
- Is Athelney Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Athelney Hill is part of the North Moor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Athelney Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Athelney Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Athelney Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Westonzoyland, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA7 0SD.