Memorials & monuments · South West England
Over 500 million years of Britains History
In or near Cowley.
Over 500 million years of Britains History — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Over 500 million years of Britains History is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, 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: Crickley Hill and Barrow Wake SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Over 500 Million Years of Britain's History is a memorial located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the geological history of the region, showcasing significant events and changes over a vast timescale. This site serves as a reminder of the natural heritage that has shaped Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8366, -2.1015
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Badgeworth
- Postcode
- GL3 4UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cheltenham Spa — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/1317305179 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Over 500 million years of Britains History?
- Over 500 million years of Britains History is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL3 4UH), in the parish of Badgeworth.
- What is Over 500 million years of Britains History?
- Over 500 million years of Britains History — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Over 500 million years of Britains History?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL3 4UH.
- Is Over 500 million years of Britains History a protected site?
- Yes — Over 500 million years of Britains History is part of the Crickley Hill and Barrow Wake SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Over 500 million years of Britains History free to visit?
- Yes, Over 500 million years of Britains History is free to enter.
- How do I get to Over 500 million years of Britains History?
- The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL3 4UH.