Natural landmarks · South East England
Avebury Down
In or near Avebury.
Avebury Down — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Avebury Down is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Avebury Down is a prominent archaeological site located in South-East England. It is known for its prehistoric significance, particularly as part of the Avebury World Heritage Site, which includes the largest stone circle in Europe. The site offers insights into Neolithic and Bronze Age cultures.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4403, -1.8370
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Avebury
- Postcode
- SN8 1RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- osm: node/3189871488 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Avebury Down?
- Avebury Down is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 1RQ), in the parish of Avebury.
- What is Avebury Down?
- Avebury Down — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Avebury Down?
- Drivers can use postcode SN8 1RQ.
- Is Avebury Down a protected site?
- Yes — Avebury Down is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Avebury Down free to visit?
- Yes, Avebury Down is free to enter.
- How do I get to Avebury Down?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 1RQ. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.