Archaeological sites · South West England
Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill
In or near Bristol.
Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill — archaeological site in City of Bristol, South West England, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill is a place of interest in South Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bristol Central parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.6 km away. Postcode area BS1.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill are archaeological remains located in South Wales, within the City of Bristol (postcode BS1). Designated as a scheduled monument, these earthworks are part of the Severn Estuary SSSI, highlighting their historical and environmental significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4531, -2.6071
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS1 5QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- SS Great Britain — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.petemoorhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641911 (CC0)
- commons: Wall on Brandon Hill, Bristol (geograph 7056548).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill?
- Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS1 5QD), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill?
- Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill — archaeological site in City of Bristol, South West England, England, UK.
- How do I get to Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS1 5QD.
- Is Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill a listed building?
- Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Civil War earthworks on Brandon Hill?
- The nearest railway station is SS Great Britain, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS1 5QD.