Archaeological sites · South West England
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell
In or near Cowley.
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell — archaeological site in Dowdeswell, Cotswold, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Racecourse · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is a place of interest in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Racecourse, about 8.0 km away. Postcode area GL54.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, within the parish of Dowdeswell. This scheduled monument is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, highlighting its historical significance and natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8700, -1.9922
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Dowdeswell
- Postcode
- GL54 4LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Racecourse — 8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649142 (CC0)
- commons: Earthwork bank, Upper Dowdeswell (geograph 6700197).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?
- Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 4LT), in the parish of Dowdeswell.
- What is Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?
- Camp at Upper Dowdeswell — archaeological site in Dowdeswell, Cotswold, England, UK.
- How do I get to Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Racecourse, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 4LT.
- Is Camp at Upper Dowdeswell a listed building?
- Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Camp at Upper Dowdeswell a protected site?
- Yes — Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Camp at Upper Dowdeswell free to visit?
- Yes, Camp at Upper Dowdeswell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camp at Upper Dowdeswell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 4LT. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.