Archaeological sites · South East England
East Kennett Long Barrow
In or near Avebury.
East Kennett Long Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 7.8 km
About
East Kennett Long Barrow is a archaeological located in england south east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Kennett Long Barrow is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This prehistoric burial mound, dating back to the Neolithic period, is notable for its size and construction. It reflects the funerary practices of ancient communities in the region. Visitors can expect to see a well-preserved example of early human architecture and gain insights into the cultural significance of burial rites during that era.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4006, -1.8342
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- East Kennett
- Postcode
- SN8 4PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n524635641 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17670550 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Kennett Long Barrow?
- East Kennett Long Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4PH), in the parish of East Kennett.
- What is East Kennett Long Barrow?
- East Kennett Long Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to East Kennett Long Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4PH.
- Is East Kennett Long Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — East Kennett Long Barrow is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to East Kennett Long Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4PH.