Archaeological sites · South West England
Pimperne Long Barrow
In or near Stourpaine.
Pimperne Long Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Pimperne Long Barrow is a archaeological located in england south east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pimperne Long Barrow is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This ancient burial mound dates back to the Neolithic period and is an important example of early funerary practices in Britain. The site provides insight into the landscape and rituals of prehistoric communities. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a blend of historical significance and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8938, -2.1187
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Pimperne
- Postcode
- DT11 8BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
Sources
- osm: w128920490 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17661898 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pimperne Long Barrow?
- Pimperne Long Barrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT11 8BX), in the parish of Pimperne.
- What is Pimperne Long Barrow?
- Pimperne Long Barrow — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Pimperne Long Barrow?
- Drivers can use postcode DT11 8BX.
- Is Pimperne Long Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Pimperne Long Barrow is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Pimperne Long Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT11 8BX. It sits within the North Dorset parliamentary constituency.