Archaeological sites · South West England
Chains Valley Stone Alignment
In or near Challacombe.
Chains Valley Stone Alignment — archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay · 8.1 km
About
Chains Valley Stone Alignment is a archaeological located in england south west. Operated by he. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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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 Valley Stone Alignment is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a series of standing stones arranged in a linear formation, indicative of prehistoric ritual or ceremonial practices. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient cultures in the region. As a significant historical landmark, it attracts those interested in archaeology and prehistoric studies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1615, -3.7902
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay — 8.1 km
Sources
- osm: n2416730940 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17676135 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chains Valley Stone Alignment?
- Chains Valley Stone Alignment is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7ST), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is Chains Valley Stone Alignment?
- Chains Valley Stone Alignment — archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.
- How do I get to Chains Valley Stone Alignment?
- The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7ST.
- Is Chains Valley Stone Alignment a protected site?
- Yes — Chains Valley Stone Alignment is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Chains Valley Stone Alignment?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7ST. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.