Where is Bolt Tail Promontory Fort?

Bolt Tail Promontory Fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ7 3HP), in the parish of South Huish.

How do I get to Bolt Tail Promontory Fort?

The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ7 3HP.

Is Bolt Tail Promontory Fort a protected site?

Yes — Bolt Tail Promontory Fort is part of the Bolt Head to Bolt Tail SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).

Is Bolt Tail Promontory Fort free to visit?

Yes, Bolt Tail Promontory Fort is free to enter.

How do I get to Bolt Tail Promontory Fort?

The nearest railway station is Kingsbridge Park Side, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ7 3HP.

Archaeological sites · South West England

Bolt Tail Promontory Fort

In or near South Milton.

Free admission

Bolt Tail Promontory Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Towards Hope Cove - geograph.org.uk - 1933096 — Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Kingsbridge Park Side · 7.8 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Bolt Tail Promontory Fort 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: Bolt Head to Bolt Tail SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bolt Tail Promontory Fort is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features remnants of a prehistoric fortification, notable for its strategic coastal position. The site is significant for understanding early settlement patterns in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.2414, -3.8659
County: Devon
District: South Hams
Parish: South Huish
Postcode: TQ7 3HP
Parliamentary constituency: South Devon
Nearest railway station: Kingsbridge Park Side — 7.8 km

Sources

osm: way/165088738 (ODbL)

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