Archaeological sites · South West England
Horslip Long Barrow
In or near Avebury.
Horslip Long Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
Brian Robert Marshall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Horslip Long Barrow is a archaeological located in england south east. 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Horslip Long Barrow is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This prehistoric burial mound dates back to the Neolithic era. It is an example of the long barrow type, characterised by its elongated shape and historical significance in understanding ancient burial practices. The site offers insight into early human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4335, -1.8772
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Avebury
- Postcode
- SN8 1RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- osm: n10673310474 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17649286 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Horslip Long Barrow?
- Horslip Long Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 1RA), in the parish of Avebury.
- What is Horslip Long Barrow?
- Horslip Long Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Horslip Long Barrow?
- Drivers can use postcode SN8 1RA.
- Is Horslip Long Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Horslip Long Barrow is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Horslip Long Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 1RA. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.