Archaeological sites · South West England
Knowlton Church and Earth Works
In or near Gussage All Saints.
Knowlton Church and Earth Works — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Knowlton Church and Earth Works is a archaeological 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: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knowlton Church and Earth Works is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features the remains of a 12th-century church and a series of prehistoric earthworks, offering insight into the area's historical significance. The site is a scheduled ancient monument.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8920, -1.9674
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Woodlands
- Postcode
- BH21 5AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 9 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: way/137683078 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowlton Church and Earth Works?
- Knowlton Church and Earth Works is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5AE), in the parish of Woodlands.
- What is Knowlton Church and Earth Works?
- Knowlton Church and Earth Works — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowlton Church and Earth Works?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5AE.
- Is Knowlton Church and Earth Works a protected site?
- Yes — Knowlton Church and Earth Works is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Knowlton Church and Earth Works free to visit?
- Yes, Knowlton Church and Earth Works is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knowlton Church and Earth Works?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5AE. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.