Archaeological sites · South West England
Orchardleigh Stones
In or near Great Elm.
Orchardleigh Stones — archaeological site in Buckland Dinham, Mendip, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Frome · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Orchardleigh Stones is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Frome, about 3.7 km away. Postcode area BA11.
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Place summary
Orchardleigh Stones is an archaeological site located in Buckland Dinham, South-East England. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2547, -2.3410
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Buckland Dinham
- Postcode
- BA11 2QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Frome — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642053 (CC0)
- commons: Orchardleigh Stones, Murtry Hill - geograph.org.uk - 450579.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orchardleigh Stones?
- Orchardleigh Stones is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 2QJ), in the parish of Buckland Dinham.
- What is Orchardleigh Stones?
- Orchardleigh Stones — archaeological site in Buckland Dinham, Mendip, England, UK.
- How do I get to Orchardleigh Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 2QJ.
- Is Orchardleigh Stones a listed building?
- Orchardleigh Stones is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Orchardleigh Stones free to visit?
- Yes, Orchardleigh Stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orchardleigh Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 2QJ.