Archaeological sites · South West England
Celtic fields
In or near Maiden Newton.
Celtic fields — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Celtic fields 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Celtic fields are an archaeological site located in South-West England. Characterised by their distinctive pattern of field boundaries, these ancient agricultural landscapes date back to the Iron Age and provide insight into early farming practices in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7869, -2.5553
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Maiden Newton
- Postcode
- DT2 0BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/1159373230 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Celtic fields?
- Celtic fields is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0BB), in the parish of Maiden Newton.
- What is Celtic fields?
- Celtic fields — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Celtic fields?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0BB.
- Is Celtic fields a protected site?
- Yes — Celtic fields is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Celtic fields free to visit?
- Yes, Celtic fields is free to enter.
- How do I get to Celtic fields?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0BB.