Archaeological sites · South East England
Double Dykes
In or near Stanpit.
Double Dykes — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Double Dykes 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.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2020
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Official information
Hengistbury Head is a nature reserve that offers visitors a chance to explore its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. The site features walking paths, a visitor centre, and a land train for easy access to nearby Mudeford Sand spit.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Christchurch Harbour SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Double Dykes is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features a series of prehistoric earthworks, which are significant for understanding ancient landscape utilisation in the region. The site is of considerable historical interest but lacks formal designation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7180, -1.7678
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH6 4EW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth East
- Phone
- +44 1202 420 909
- Nearest railway station
- Christchurch — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.visithengistburyhead.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/145209389 (ODbL)
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Southbourne
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Place Mill
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Place Mill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Place Mill
Mills · 1.5 km
Stanpit
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Double Dykes?
- Double Dykes is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH6 4EW), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Double Dykes?
- Double Dykes — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Double Dykes?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH6 4EW.
- Is Double Dykes a protected site?
- Yes — Double Dykes is part of the Christchurch Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Double Dykes free to visit?
- Yes, Double Dykes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Double Dykes?
- The nearest railway station is Christchurch, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH6 4EW.