Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Glacial Boulder
In or near Berkswich.
Glacial Boulder — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hednesford · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glacial Boulder is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, 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: Cannock Chase SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Glacial Boulder is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This significant natural feature is a remnant from the last Ice Age, providing insights into the region's geological history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7611, -2.0311
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Brocton
- Postcode
- ST17 0SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Hednesford — 6 km
Sources
- osm: node/1313311939 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glacial Boulder?
- Glacial Boulder is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0SS), in the parish of Brocton.
- What is Glacial Boulder?
- Glacial Boulder — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Glacial Boulder?
- The nearest railway station is Hednesford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0SS.
- Is Glacial Boulder a protected site?
- Yes — Glacial Boulder is part of the Cannock Chase SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Glacial Boulder free to visit?
- Yes, Glacial Boulder is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glacial Boulder?
- The nearest railway station is Hednesford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0SS.