Archaeological sites · South West England
Leighterton Long Barrow
In or near Sopworth.
Leighterton Long Barrow — archaeological in england west midlands.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Leighterton Long Barrow is a archaeological located in england west midlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leighterton Long Barrow is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This prehistoric burial mound dates back to the Neolithic period and is significant for its historical and cultural value. Visitors can explore the structure and its surrounding landscape, which offers insights into early human burial practices. The site is part of the broader archaeological heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6203, -2.2626
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Boxwell with Leighterton
- Postcode
- GL8 8UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- osm: w963761770 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17677882 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leighterton Long Barrow?
- Leighterton Long Barrow is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL8 8UH), in the parish of Boxwell with Leighterton.
- What is Leighterton Long Barrow?
- Leighterton Long Barrow — archaeological in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Leighterton Long Barrow?
- Drivers can use postcode GL8 8UH.
- Is Leighterton Long Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Leighterton Long Barrow is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Leighterton Long Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL8 8UH. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.