Archaeological sites · South West England
Dark Hill
In or near St Briavels.
Dark Hill — archaeological in england west midlands.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakiron · 1.2 km
About
Dark Hill is a archaeological located in england west midlands. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dark Hill is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance, with evidence of past human activity. The site provides insight into the region's ancient history and is of interest to both researchers and visitors. Interpretative information may be available on-site to enhance understanding of its archaeological features.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7764, -2.5956
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- GL16 7LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Oakiron — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: n7167337456 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q15212898 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dark Hill?
- Dark Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL16 7LX), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is Dark Hill?
- Dark Hill — archaeological in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Dark Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Oakiron, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL16 7LX.
- Is Dark Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Dark Hill is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Dark Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Oakiron, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL16 7LX.