Archaeological sites · South West England
Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot
In or near Branscombe.
Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot — archaeological site in Branscombe, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 4.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.0 km away. Postcode area EX12.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot is an archaeological site located in Branscombe, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.6885, -3.1564
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Branscombe
- Postcode
- EX12 3BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17667527 (CC0)
- commons: Old bank, Branscombe - geograph.org.uk - 3204988.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot?
- Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX12 3BD), in the parish of Branscombe.
- What is Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot?
- Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot — archaeological site in Branscombe, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX12 3BD.
- Is Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot a listed building?
- Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot a protected site?
- Yes — Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot is part of the Sidmouth to Beer Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot free to visit?
- Yes, Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX12 3BD.