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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South West England

Hell stone

In or near Abbotsbury.

Free admission

Hell stone — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Sheep grazing near the Hellstone - geograph.org.uk - 242199

Jim Champion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Upwey · 7.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hell stone 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: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hellstone is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, though specific details about its historical context are limited.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6786, -2.5592
District
Dorset
Parish
Portesham
Postcode
DT3 4EY
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Upwey7.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hell stone?
Hell stone is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT3 4EY), in the parish of Portesham.
What is Hell stone?
Hell stone — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hell stone?
The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT3 4EY.
Is Hell stone a protected site?
Yes — Hell stone is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
Is Hell stone free to visit?
Yes, Hell stone is free to enter.
How do I get to Hell stone?
The nearest railway station is Upwey, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT3 4EY.