Archaeological sites · South West England
King Barrow
In or near Studland.
King Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 3.5 km
About
King 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland Cliffs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Barrow is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features prehistoric burial mounds, indicative of the area's ancient history. The site offers insights into early human activity and burial practices in the region. Visitors can observe the mounds and the surrounding landscape, which contribute to the understanding of the area's archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6374, -1.9360
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH19 3AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: n2601190748 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17676278 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Barrow?
- King Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AN), in the parish of Studland.
- What is King Barrow?
- King Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to King Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AN.
- Is King Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — King Barrow is part of the Studland Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to King Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3AN.