Archaeological sites · South West England
Pixie's Mound
In or near Otterhampton.
Pixie's Mound — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pixie's Mound is a archaeological located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Pixie's Mound is a prehistoric round cairn located in Somerset, dating back to the Bronze Age. It serves as a funerary monument and is notable for its archaeological significance, having been excavated multiple times, revealing human remains and artifacts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pixie's Mound is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era or findings are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.2039, -3.1336
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Stogursey
- Postcode
- TA5 1YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6581997396 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pixie's Mound?
- Pixie's Mound is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1YA), in the parish of Stogursey.
- What is Pixie's Mound?
- Pixie's Mound — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pixie's Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode TA5 1YA.
- Is Pixie's Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Pixie's Mound is part of the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Pixie's Mound free to visit?
- Yes, Pixie's Mound is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pixie's Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1YA. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.