Archaeological sites · South West England
Bant's Carn
In or near Hugh Town.
Bant's Carn — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bant's Carn 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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Official information
Bant's Carn features the remains of an ancient Iron Age village alongside a Bronze Age burial mound. It is located in a scenic area on St Mary's, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich history of the Isles of Scilly.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bant's Carn is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a burial chamber dating back to the Neolithic period, notable for its well-preserved structure and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9308, -6.3074
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/380756797 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bant's Carn?
- Bant's Carn is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0NS), in the parish of St Mary's.
- What is Bant's Carn?
- Bant's Carn — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bant's Carn?
- Drivers can use postcode TR21 0NS.
- Is Bant's Carn a protected site?
- Yes — Bant's Carn is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bant's Carn free to visit?
- Yes, Bant's Carn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bant's Carn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0NS. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.