Natural landmarks · South West England
Sarson Stone
In or near Larkhill.
Sarson Stone — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sarson Stone is a other 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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Official information
Sarson Stone is part of the iconic Stonehenge monument, known for its prehistoric significance and archaeological importance. Visitors can explore exhibitions featuring ancient objects and learn about the history and construction of Stonehenge.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sarson Stone is located in South-East England. This prehistoric monument consists of large, upright stones, notable for its historical significance. The stone is part of the region's rich archaeological landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1841, -1.8569
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Winterbourne Stoke
- Postcode
- SP4 7DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/289925248 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sarson Stone?
- Sarson Stone is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 7DE), in the parish of Winterbourne Stoke.
- What is Sarson Stone?
- Sarson Stone — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sarson Stone?
- Drivers can use postcode SP4 7DE.
- Is Sarson Stone a protected site?
- Yes — Sarson Stone is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sarson Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Sarson Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sarson Stone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 7DE. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.