Archaeological sites · South West England
Longbarrow
In or near Charminster.
Longbarrow — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Nigel Mykura — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Longbarrow 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Longbarrow is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is characterised by its prehistoric burial mounds, which are significant in understanding Neolithic funerary practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7252, -2.4737
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Bradford Peverell
- Postcode
- DT2 9SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Dorchester West — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/1159373426 (ODbL)
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Bridge Over River Frome Backwater On Charminster Road 200 Yards North Of Junction With A37 (Maiden Newton Road)
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longbarrow?
- Longbarrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 9SJ), in the parish of Bradford Peverell.
- What is Longbarrow?
- Longbarrow — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Longbarrow?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 9SJ.
- Is Longbarrow a protected site?
- Yes — Longbarrow is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Longbarrow free to visit?
- Yes, Longbarrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Longbarrow?
- The nearest railway station is Dorchester West, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 9SJ.