Archaeological sites · South West England
Lesser Cursus
In or near Larkhill.
Lesser Cursus — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lesser Cursus 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lesser Cursus is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its prehistoric earthwork features, which are part of a larger ceremonial landscape. The site provides insight into the ritual practices of ancient communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1906, -1.8502
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Winterbourne Stoke
- Postcode
- SP3 4DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- osm: way/377378043 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lesser Cursus?
- Lesser Cursus is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP3 4DX), in the parish of Winterbourne Stoke.
- What is Lesser Cursus?
- Lesser Cursus — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lesser Cursus?
- Drivers can use postcode SP3 4DX.
- Is Lesser Cursus a protected site?
- Yes — Lesser Cursus is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Lesser Cursus free to visit?
- Yes, Lesser Cursus is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lesser Cursus?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP3 4DX. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.