Archaeological sites · South West England
Plainsfield Camp
In or near Cothelstone.
Plainsfield Camp — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Crowcombe Heathfield · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Plainsfield Camp 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Quantocks SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plainsfield Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the area's ancient past. The site provides insight into early human settlement and activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1194, -3.1673
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Over Stowey
- Postcode
- TA5 1HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Crowcombe Heathfield — 5.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/759664878 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plainsfield Camp?
- Plainsfield Camp is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1HJ), in the parish of Over Stowey.
- What is Plainsfield Camp?
- Plainsfield Camp — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plainsfield Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Crowcombe Heathfield, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 1HJ.
- Is Plainsfield Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Plainsfield Camp is part of the The Quantocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Plainsfield Camp free to visit?
- Yes, Plainsfield Camp is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plainsfield Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Crowcombe Heathfield, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1HJ.