Burial mounds & barrows · South West England
Knap Barrow
In or near Cranborne.
Knap Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knap 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knap Barrow is a burial mound located in South-East England. It is a notable archaeological site, reflecting ancient burial practices. The site is of interest for its historical significance in understanding prehistoric cultures.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9322, -1.9282
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Cranborne
- Postcode
- BH21 5RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- osm: node/9814082579 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knap Barrow?
- Knap Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5RX), in the parish of Cranborne.
- What is Knap Barrow?
- Knap Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knap Barrow?
- Drivers can use postcode BH21 5RX.
- Is Knap Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Knap Barrow is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Knap Barrow free to visit?
- Yes, Knap Barrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knap Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5RX. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.