Archaeological sites · South West England
Hembury Fort
In or near Broadhembury.
Hembury Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
John P Reeves — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Feniton · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hembury Fort 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hembury Fort is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is noted for its Iron Age hillfort, which offers insights into prehistoric settlement patterns. The site is of significant historical interest, reflecting the region's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8202, -3.2614
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Payhembury
- Postcode
- EX14 3LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Feniton — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/527349620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hembury Fort?
- Hembury Fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX14 3LA), in the parish of Payhembury.
- What is Hembury Fort?
- Hembury Fort — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hembury Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Feniton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX14 3LA.
- Is Hembury Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Hembury Fort is part of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hembury Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Hembury Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hembury Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Feniton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX14 3LA.