Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Overhowden Henge
Overhowden Henge — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stow · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Overhowden Henge is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Overhowden Henge is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It is notable for its prehistoric earthworks, which are characteristic of henge monuments. The site provides insight into the ceremonial practices of ancient communities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7610, -2.8191
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD2 6PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Stow — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13481563568 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Overhowden Henge?
- Overhowden Henge is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD2 6PY).
- What is Overhowden Henge?
- Overhowden Henge — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Overhowden Henge?
- The nearest railway station is Stow, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD2 6PY.
- Is Overhowden Henge free to visit?
- Yes, Overhowden Henge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Overhowden Henge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD2 6PY. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.