Archaeological sites · South West England
Ruborough Camp
In or near Cothelstone.
Ruborough Camp — archaeological in england south west.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard · 7.8 km
About
Ruborough Camp is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ruborough Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features the remains of a prehistoric hillfort, indicative of ancient settlement and fortification practices. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and offers opportunities for study and exploration of Britain's early societies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0960, -3.1039
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Broomfield
- Postcode
- TA5 2EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Bishops Lydeard — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: n2039202053 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7376177 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ruborough Camp?
- Ruborough Camp is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 2EA), in the parish of Broomfield.
- What is Ruborough Camp?
- Ruborough Camp — archaeological in england south west.
- How do I get to Ruborough Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 2EA.
- Is Ruborough Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Ruborough Camp is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Ruborough Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Bishops Lydeard, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 2EA.