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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South West England

Church Pits

In or near Tilshead.

Free admission

Church Pits — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Byway and fenced off area - geograph.org.uk - 302849

Doug Lee — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Church Pits is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Church Pits is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and the insights it offers into past human activity in the region.

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

Coordinates
51.2333, -1.8981

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church Pits?
Church Pits is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
What is Church Pits?
Church Pits — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Church Pits?
Its coordinates are 51.2333°, -1.8981°.
Is Church Pits a protected site?
Yes — Church Pits is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Church Pits free to visit?
Yes, Church Pits is free to enter.