Where is Chains Barrow?

Chains Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LH), in the parish of Exmoor.

How do I get to Chains Barrow?

The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LH.

Is Chains Barrow a protected site?

Yes — Chains Barrow is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Chains Barrow free to visit?

Yes, Chains Barrow is free to enter.

How do I get to Chains Barrow?

The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LH.

Burial mounds & barrows · South West England

Chains Barrow

In or near Challacombe.

Free admission

Chains Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Unidentified wild flowers among the grass, on the 'Chains' - geograph.org.uk - 3675496 — Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Woody Bay · 6.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Chains Barrow is a burial mound 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: North Exmoor SSSI
Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Chains Barrow is a burial mound located in South-West England. It is notable for its prehistoric significance and is part of the region's rich archaeological heritage.

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

Coordinates: 51.1623, -3.8111
District: Somerset
Parish: Exmoor
Postcode: TA24 7LH
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
Nearest railway station: Woody Bay — 6.9 km

Sources

osm: way/649219213 (ODbL)

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Caffyns Farm

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