Archaeological sites · South West England
Hampton Down Stone Circle
In or near Abbotsbury.
Hampton Down Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey · 8.2 km
About
Hampton Down Stone Circle is a archaeological located in england south west. 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: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hampton Down Stone Circle is an archaeological site located in South-West England. This stone circle is notable for its prehistoric significance, providing insight into ancient rituals and communal gatherings. Visitors can explore the site, which features a series of standing stones arranged in a circular formation. The surrounding landscape adds context to the historical importance of this site.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6768, -2.5730
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Portesham
- Postcode
- DT3 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Upwey — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: n635108442 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q27868401 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampton Down Stone Circle?
- Hampton Down Stone Circle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4HR), in the parish of Portesham.
- What is Hampton Down Stone Circle?
- Hampton Down Stone Circle — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Hampton Down Stone Circle?
- The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4HR.
- Is Hampton Down Stone Circle a protected site?
- Yes — Hampton Down Stone Circle is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hampton Down Stone Circle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4HR. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.