Where is Eggardon Hill disc barrow?

Eggardon Hill disc barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 0DS), in the parish of Toller Porcorum.

How do I get to Eggardon Hill disc barrow?

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 0DS.

Is Eggardon Hill disc barrow a protected site?

Yes — Eggardon Hill disc barrow is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Eggardon Hill disc barrow free to visit?

Yes, Eggardon Hill disc barrow is free to enter.

How do I get to Eggardon Hill disc barrow?

The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 0DS.

Burial mounds & barrows · South West England

Eggardon Hill disc barrow

In or near Litton Cheney.

Free admission

Eggardon Hill disc barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton · 6.2 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Eggardon Hill disc barrow is a burial mound 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

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Eggardon Hill disc barrow is a burial mound located in South-West England. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, serving as a burial site from the Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The site exemplifies ancient funerary practices and is part of the region's archaeological heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 50.7492, -2.6438
District: Dorset
Parish: Toller Porcorum
Postcode: DT2 0DS
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Maiden Newton — 6.2 km

Sources

osm: way/886702189 (ODbL)

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