Archaeological sites · South East England
Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum
In or near Bourton-on-the-Water.
Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum 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
Greystones Farm is a nature reserve featuring diverse wildlife and historical significance, including the Salmonsbury Camp, a Scheduled Monument from the Neolithic and Iron Age periods. Visitors can explore walking trails and enjoy the natural beauty of wildflower-rich meadows and rivers.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It represents a significant settlement from the Iron Age, showcasing the complexity of early British society. The site is of importance for understanding the cultural and economic practices of the time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8869, -1.7468
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Bourton-on-the-Water
- Postcode
- GL54 2LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Phone
- 01452 383333
- Nearest railway station
- Kingham — 8.3 km
- Opening
- Open access throughout the year; check Events Page for Roundhouse open days.
- Official site
- www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/668950247 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum?
- Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2LB), in the parish of Bourton-on-the-Water.
- What is Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum?
- Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum?
- The nearest railway station is Kingham, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL54 2LB.
- Is Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum a protected site?
- Yes — Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum free to visit?
- Yes, Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salmonsbury Iron-Age Enclosed Oppidum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2LB. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.