Archaeological sites · South West England
Combs Ditch
In or near Winterborne Whitechurch.
Combs Ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nigel Mykura — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Combs Ditch 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.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Combs Ditch is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance as an ancient earthwork, reflecting the region's prehistoric landscape and settlement patterns. The site provides valuable insights into early human activity in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8041, -2.1831
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Charlton Marshall
- Postcode
- DT11 9AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- osm: way/100299218 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Combs Ditch?
- Combs Ditch is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 9AL), in the parish of Charlton Marshall.
- What is Combs Ditch?
- Combs Ditch — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Combs Ditch?
- Drivers can use postcode DT11 9AL.
- Is Combs Ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Combs Ditch is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Combs Ditch free to visit?
- Yes, Combs Ditch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Combs Ditch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 9AL. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.