Mountains & hills · South East England
Old Sarum
In or near Salisbury.
Old Sarum — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 122 m.
Patrick Hamilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 2.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Sarum is a mountain located in england south east. Elevation: 122 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Sarum is an archaeological site located in South-East England, notable for its historical significance. This site features the remnants of a prehistoric hill fort, Roman settlement, and medieval castle. Visitors can explore the earthworks and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is of interest to those studying British history and archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0932, -1.8048
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 3SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: n10021307394 (ODbL)
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Postern Gate
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Kitchen Tower
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Old Sarum Castle
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Old Sarum Cathedral
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NCN 45 link
Mountain bike trails · 0.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Sarum?
- Old Sarum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 3SD), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is Old Sarum?
- Old Sarum — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 122 m.
- How do I get to Old Sarum?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 3SD.
- Is Old Sarum a protected site?
- Yes — Old Sarum is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Old Sarum?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 3SD.