Archaeological sites · South East England
Rectangular Earthwork
In or near Ecchinswell.
Rectangular Earthwork — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Overton · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rectangular Earthwork is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Rectangular Earthwork is an archaeological site located in South-East England. Its distinctive rectangular formation offers insights into the area's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3044, -1.3171
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Burghclere
- Postcode
- RG20 9NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Overton — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1065552098 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rectangular Earthwork?
- Rectangular Earthwork is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 9NU), in the parish of Burghclere.
- What is Rectangular Earthwork?
- Rectangular Earthwork — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rectangular Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Overton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 9NU.
- Is Rectangular Earthwork a protected site?
- Yes — Rectangular Earthwork is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Rectangular Earthwork free to visit?
- Yes, Rectangular Earthwork is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rectangular Earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is Overton, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 9NU.