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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South East England

Piltdown Gravel Pit

In or near Ardingly.

Free admission

Piltdown Gravel Pit — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

A272, Piltdown - geograph.org.uk - 6764492

N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Uckfield · 3.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Piltdown Gravel Pit is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Piltdown Gravel Pit is located in South-East England. This site is notable for its archaeological significance, particularly in the early 20th century, when it was the location of the Piltdown Man hoax, which claimed to be a missing link in human evolution.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.9770, 0.0492
County
East Sussex
District
Wealden
Parish
Fletching
Postcode
TN22 3XE
Parliamentary constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Nearest railway station
Uckfield3.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Piltdown Gravel Pit?
Piltdown Gravel Pit is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN22 3XE), in the parish of Fletching.
What is Piltdown Gravel Pit?
Piltdown Gravel Pit — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Piltdown Gravel Pit?
The nearest railway station is Uckfield, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN22 3XE.
Is Piltdown Gravel Pit a protected site?
Yes — Piltdown Gravel Pit is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
Is Piltdown Gravel Pit free to visit?
Yes, Piltdown Gravel Pit is free to enter.
How do I get to Piltdown Gravel Pit?
The nearest railway station is Uckfield, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN22 3XE.