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The Great Britain Guide

Burial mounds & barrows · South West England

Longstone Barrow

In or near Challacombe.

Free admission

Longstone Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

The Long Stone, Challacombe Common, North Devon - geograph.org.uk - 5537102

Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Woody Bay · 4.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Longstone Barrow is a burial mound located in england-south-west, 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: North Exmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Longstone Barrow is a burial mound located in South-West England. It is notable for its prehistoric significance, serving as a burial site from the Neolithic period. The barrow is an important archaeological feature, reflecting the ancient customs of the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1695, -3.8505
Nearest railway station
Woody Bay4.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Longstone Barrow?
Longstone Barrow is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
What is Longstone Barrow?
Longstone Barrow — a burial mound in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Longstone Barrow?
The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 4.4 km away. Its coordinates are 51.1695°, -3.8505°.
Is Longstone Barrow a protected site?
Yes — Longstone Barrow is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Longstone Barrow free to visit?
Yes, Longstone Barrow is free to enter.
How do I get to Longstone Barrow?
The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 4.4 km away.