Archaeological sites · South West England
Clifton Down Camp
In or near Bristol.
Clifton Down Camp — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Clifton Down Camp is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Clifton Suspension Bridge is a historic suspension bridge in Bristol, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Visitors can explore the bridge and its museum, which features displays about its construction and maintenance.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clifton Down Camp is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the area's ancient past. The site provides insights into prehistoric settlement patterns and defensive structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4569, -2.6268
- District
- Bristol, City of
- Parish
- Bristol, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- BS8 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bristol Central
- Nearest railway station
- Butterfly Junction — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Official site
- www.cliftonbridge.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1200923420 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clifton Down Camp?
- Clifton Down Camp is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS8 3NA), in the parish of Bristol, City of, unparished area.
- What is Clifton Down Camp?
- Clifton Down Camp — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clifton Down Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS8 3NA.
- Is Clifton Down Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Clifton Down Camp is part of the Avon Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Clifton Down Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Clifton Down Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clifton Down Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Butterfly Junction, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS8 3NA.