Archaeological sites · South West England
Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery
In or near Pentridge.
Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery — archaeological in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pentridge Down SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This cemetery features a collection of burial mounds known as barrows, which are significant for their historical and cultural value. The site provides insights into burial practices and prehistoric life in the region. It is of interest to archaeologists and those studying ancient history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9541, -1.9759
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge
- Postcode
- SP5 5QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- osm: n2388617552 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17650587 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery?
- Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 5QP), in the parish of Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge.
- What is Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery?
- Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery?
- Drivers can use postcode SP5 5QP.
- Is Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Pentridge Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Oakley Down Barrow Cemetery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 5QP. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.