Archaeological sites · South West England
Marleycombe Barrows
In or near Ebbesbourne Wake.
Marleycombe Barrows — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Marleycombe Barrows 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: Bowerchalke Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Marleycombe Barrows is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It features a series of ancient burial mounds, reflecting the area's prehistoric significance. The site provides insights into early human settlement and burial practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0020, -1.9691
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Bowerchalke
- Postcode
- SP5 5BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
Sources
- osm: node/9681119347 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marleycombe Barrows?
- Marleycombe Barrows is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5BA), in the parish of Bowerchalke.
- What is Marleycombe Barrows?
- Marleycombe Barrows — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marleycombe Barrows?
- Drivers can use postcode SP5 5BA.
- Is Marleycombe Barrows a protected site?
- Yes — Marleycombe Barrows is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Bowerchalke Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Marleycombe Barrows free to visit?
- Yes, Marleycombe Barrows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marleycombe Barrows?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5BA. It sits within the Salisbury parliamentary constituency.