Archaeological sites · South West England
earthworks
In or near Maiden Newton.
earthworks — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Nigel Mykura — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
earthworks 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: Hog Cliff SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOG CLIFF
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Earthworks in South-West England are significant archaeological sites, characterised by their ancient mounds and ditches. These structures provide insight into historical land use and settlement patterns, reflecting the region's prehistoric and medieval past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7777, -2.5330
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sydling St. Nicholas
- Postcode
- DT2 9NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Maiden Newton — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/1159373340 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is earthworks?
- earthworks is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9NS), in the parish of Sydling St. Nicholas.
- What is earthworks?
- earthworks — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to earthworks?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9NS.
- Is earthworks a protected site?
- Yes — earthworks is part of the Hog Cliff SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOG CLIFF National Nature Reserve.
- Is earthworks free to visit?
- Yes, earthworks is free to enter.
- How do I get to earthworks?
- The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9NS.