Archaeological sites · South West England
Querns
In or near Kemble.
Querns — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Querns is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Cirencester Amphitheatre is one of the largest Roman amphitheatres in Britain, located just outside the town of Cirencester. Built in the early 2nd century, it could accommodate around 8,000 spectators and served various purposes throughout its history, including as a fortress and a rabbit warren in the Middle Ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cotswold Water Park SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Querns is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It features historical artefacts and evidence of past human activity, providing insight into the region's history. The site is significant for its contributions to understanding local archaeological practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7108, -1.9735
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 1XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 5.1 km
- Opening
- Open daily all year round during daylight hours.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/326274435 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Querns?
- Querns is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 1XR), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is Querns?
- Querns — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Querns?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 1XR.
- Is Querns a protected site?
- Yes — Querns is part of the Cotswold Water Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Querns free to visit?
- Yes, Querns is free to enter.
- How do I get to Querns?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 1XR.