Archaeological sites · South West England
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage
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Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage — archaeological site in Englishcombe, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area BA2.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke, located 420m south-west of Barrowmead Cottage in Englishcombe, South-East England, is a scheduled monument. This archaeological site is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3584, -2.3938
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Englishcombe
- Postcode
- BA2 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641984 (CC0)
- commons: Wansdyke Englishcombe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage?
- Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 2QP), in the parish of Englishcombe.
- What is Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage?
- Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage — archaeological site in Englishcombe, Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK.
- How do I get to Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 2QP.
- Is Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage a listed building?
- Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage a protected site?
- Yes — Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage free to visit?
- Yes, Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage is free to enter.
- How do I get to Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 420m south west of Barrowmead Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 2QP.