Archaeological sites · South West England
Gorsey Bigbury Henge
In or near Cheddar.
Gorsey Bigbury Henge — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gorsey Bigbury Henge 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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Official information
The Cheddar Complex consists of two nature reserves, Long Wood and Velvet Bottom, located in the Mendip Hills. Visitors can explore diverse landscapes featuring woodlands, grasslands, and historical lead mining sites, as well as enjoy birdwatching and spotting various wildlife. The area is known for its stunning views and rich biodiversity.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Cheddar Complex SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gorsey Bigbury Henge is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features a prehistoric henge monument, notable for its earthworks and circular bank. The site provides insight into Neolithic ceremonial practices and is of significant historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2994, -2.7412
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Cheddar
- Postcode
- BS40 7XT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Phone
- 01823 652400
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.somersetwildlife.org
Sources
- osm: way/342334583 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gorsey Bigbury Henge?
- Gorsey Bigbury Henge is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS40 7XT), in the parish of Cheddar.
- What is Gorsey Bigbury Henge?
- Gorsey Bigbury Henge — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gorsey Bigbury Henge?
- Drivers can use postcode BS40 7XT.
- Is Gorsey Bigbury Henge a protected site?
- Yes — Gorsey Bigbury Henge is part of the The Cheddar Complex SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Gorsey Bigbury Henge free to visit?
- Yes, Gorsey Bigbury Henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gorsey Bigbury Henge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS40 7XT. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.