Archaeological sites · South West England
Rider's Rings
In or near South Brent.
Rider's Rings — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.
Adrian Platt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 7.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rider's Rings is an archaeological site located in South West England, 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: South Dartmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rider's Rings is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features significant earthworks believed to date back to prehistoric times, providing insight into ancient land use and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.4640, -3.8628
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- South Brent
- Postcode
- TQ10 9ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 7 km
Sources
- osm: way/168180893 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rider's Rings?
- Rider's Rings is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ10 9ED), in the parish of South Brent.
- What is Rider's Rings?
- Rider's Rings — an archaeological site in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rider's Rings?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 7.0 km away. The nearest town is South Brent. Drivers can use postcode TQ10 9ED.
- Is Rider's Rings a protected site?
- Yes — Rider's Rings is part of the South Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rider's Rings free to visit?
- Yes, Rider's Rings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rider's Rings?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ10 9ED.