Archaeological sites · South West England
Godlingstone Down (A)
In or near Studland.
Godlingstone Down (A) — archaeological in england south east.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt · 2.9 km
About
Godlingstone Down (A) 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Godlingstone Down is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's ancient past. The site features various remnants that provide insights into prehistoric and historic human activity. Visitors can expect to encounter an area rich in archaeological interest.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6388, -1.9782
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH19 3AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: w363643299 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17662160 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Godlingstone Down (A)?
- Godlingstone Down (A) is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AB), in the parish of Studland.
- What is Godlingstone Down (A)?
- Godlingstone Down (A) — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Godlingstone Down (A)?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AB.
- Is Godlingstone Down (A) a protected site?
- Yes — Godlingstone Down (A) is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Godlingstone Down (A)?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AB.