Archaeological sites · South West England
Hawkesdown Hill Camp
In or near Axmouth.
Hawkesdown Hill Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hawkesdown Hill Camp 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hawkesdown Hill Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric hillfort, providing insights into early settlement patterns and defensive structures in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7176, -3.0456
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Axmouth
- Postcode
- EX12 4AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/43127886 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkesdown Hill Camp?
- Hawkesdown Hill Camp is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 4AT), in the parish of Axmouth.
- What is Hawkesdown Hill Camp?
- Hawkesdown Hill Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hawkesdown Hill Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 4AT.
- Is Hawkesdown Hill Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Hawkesdown Hill Camp is part of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Hawkesdown Hill Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Hawkesdown Hill Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hawkesdown Hill Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 4AT.