Archaeological sites · South West England
Blackbury Camp
In or near Branscombe.
Blackbury Camp — 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
- Much Natter · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackbury Camp 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
Blackbury Camp is an Iron Age hillfort located in Devon, built in the 4th century BC. It features impressive ramparts and a single entrance protected by a triangular earthwork, and is now surrounded by woodland, making it a popular spot for picnics and local walks.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackbury Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This Iron Age hillfort features earthworks and is of significant historical interest, reflecting the region's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7252, -3.1526
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Southleigh
- Postcode
- EX24 6JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 0370 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 4.8 km
- Opening
- Open all year round during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1021734132 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackbury Camp?
- Blackbury Camp is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX24 6JE), in the parish of Southleigh.
- What is Blackbury Camp?
- Blackbury Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackbury Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX24 6JE.
- Is Blackbury Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Blackbury Camp is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Blackbury Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Blackbury Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackbury Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX24 6JE.