Archaeological sites · East of England
Neolithic ring ditch
In or near West Stow.
Neolithic ring ditch — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Neolithic ring ditch is a archaeological located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
West Stow is an archaeological site featuring a reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village that dates back to AD 420-650. Visitors can explore the village, which includes eight reconstructed buildings, and engage with history through various activities like dressing up as an Anglo-Saxon and interacting with rare breed livestock.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Stow Heath SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Neolithic ring ditch is an archaeological site located in the East of England. It dates back to the Neolithic period and is characterised by its circular shape, indicative of burial or ceremonial practices. This site provides insight into early human activity in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3107, 0.6342
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- West Stow
- Postcode
- IP28 6HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Bury St Edmunds — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.weststow.org
Sources
- osm: node/12057917610 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Neolithic ring ditch?
- Neolithic ring ditch is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 6HG), in the parish of West Stow.
- What is Neolithic ring ditch?
- Neolithic ring ditch — a archaeological in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Neolithic ring ditch?
- The nearest railway station is Bury St Edmunds, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 6HG.
- Is Neolithic ring ditch a protected site?
- Yes — Neolithic ring ditch is part of the West Stow Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Neolithic ring ditch free to visit?
- Yes, Neolithic ring ditch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Neolithic ring ditch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 6HG. It sits within the West Suffolk parliamentary constituency.