Archaeological sites · South West England
Beckbury Camp
In or near Stanton.
Beckbury Camp — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hayles Abbey Halt · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beckbury Camp is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Beckbury Camp is a slight univallate hillfort located on a limestone plateau in Gloucestershire. It features a rectangular enclosure defined by natural slopes and a rampart bank, along with historical elements such as a 19th-century structure known as 'Cromwell’s Seat'.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beckbury Camp is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is characterised by its earthworks, which are indicative of a prehistoric settlement. The site provides insights into early human habitation in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9679, -1.9092
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Temple Guiting
- Postcode
- GL54 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Hayles Abbey Halt — 1.8 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12635907747 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beckbury Camp?
- Beckbury Camp is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 5AU), in the parish of Temple Guiting.
- What is Beckbury Camp?
- Beckbury Camp — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beckbury Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Hayles Abbey Halt, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 5AU.
- Is Beckbury Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Beckbury Camp is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beckbury Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Beckbury Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beckbury Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Hayles Abbey Halt, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 5AU.