Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
King Barrow
In or near Studland.
King Barrow — a burial mound in South West England, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
King Barrow is a burial mound located in South West England, 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: Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Barrow is a burial mound located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric burial site. The mound reflects ancient burial practices and contributes to the understanding of the region's archaeological landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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: node/2601190748 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Barrow?
- King Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3AN), in the parish of Studland.
- What is King Barrow?
- King Barrow — a burial mound in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 3.5 km away. The nearest town is Studland. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3AN.
- Is King Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — King Barrow is part of the Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Studland Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is King Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, King Barrow is free to enter.
- 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.