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The Great Britain Guide

Burial mounds & barrows · South West England

King Barrow

In or near Studland.

Free admission

King Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Purbeck , Cliff Face and Beach - geograph.org.uk - 1711726

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 england-south-east, 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 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 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
Swanage3.5 km

Sources

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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 — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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.
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.