Archaeological sites · South West England
Dowsborough Fort
In or near Cothelstone.
Dowsborough Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Colin Bews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dowsborough Fort is a archaeological located in england-south-west, 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: The Quantocks SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dowsborough Fort is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its ancient earthworks, which provide insights into the region's prehistoric settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1453, -3.2025
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Holford
- Postcode
- TA5 1LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Stogumber — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/1890815355 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dowsborough Fort?
- Dowsborough Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1LE), in the parish of Holford.
- What is Dowsborough Fort?
- Dowsborough Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dowsborough Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 1LE.
- Is Dowsborough Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Dowsborough Fort is part of the The Quantocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dowsborough Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Dowsborough Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dowsborough Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1LE.