Archaeological sites · South East England
Long Man of Wilmington
In or near Alfriston.
Long Man of Wilmington — archaeological in england south east.
Andy Stephenson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mungo's Central Station · 2.3 km
About
Long Man of Wilmington is a archaeological located in england south east. 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wilmington Downs SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Long Man of Wilmington is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features a large chalk figure, believed to date back to the 16th or 17th century, depicting a man with outstretched arms and legs. The figure is carved into the South Downs and is one of the largest representations of a human figure in Britain. It offers a unique insight into the region's historical landscape and cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8096, 0.1879
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Wealden
- Parish
- Long Man
- Postcode
- BN26 5SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lewes
- Nearest railway station
- Mungo's Central Station — 2.3 km
Sources
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Long Man of Wilmington?
- Long Man of Wilmington is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN26 5SW), in the parish of Long Man.
- What is Long Man of Wilmington?
- Long Man of Wilmington — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Long Man of Wilmington?
- The nearest railway station is Mungo's Central Station, about 2.3 km away. The nearest town is Alfriston. Drivers can use postcode BN26 5SW.
- Is Long Man of Wilmington a protected site?
- Yes — Long Man of Wilmington is part of the Wilmington Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Long Man of Wilmington?
- The nearest railway station is Mungo's Central Station, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN26 5SW.