Archaeological sites · South West England
Knowlton Church
In or near Gussage All Saints.
Knowlton Church — archaeological in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere · 9.1 km
About
Knowlton Church is a archaeological located in england south east. British historic ruins recorded in OpenStreetMap. Many such sites are scheduled monuments or listed structures.
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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 is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features the remains of a medieval church, notable for its circular churchyard, which is a rare example in the UK. The site is of historical significance and is surrounded by earthworks, indicating its long-standing importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8920, -1.9675
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Woodlands
- Postcode
- BH21 5AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Phone
- +44 870 333 1181
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsmere — 9.1 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowlton Church?
- Knowlton Church is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 5AE), in the parish of Woodlands.
- What is Knowlton Church?
- Knowlton Church — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Knowlton Church?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsmere, about 9.1 km away. The nearest town is Gussage All Saints. Drivers can use postcode BH21 5AE.
- Is Knowlton Church a protected site?
- Yes — Knowlton Church is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Knowlton Church?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 5AE. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.