Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Saucer barrow on Spring Hill
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Saucer barrow on Spring Hill — archaeological site in Berkswich, Stafford, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saucer barrow on Spring Hill is a place of interest in Staffordshire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 6.2 km away. Postcode area ST17.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Cannock Chase SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Saucer barrow on Spring Hill is an archaeological site located in Berkswich, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. This scheduled monument is part of the Cannock Chase SSSI and lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), highlighting its significance in the region's natural and historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7847, -2.0362
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Berkswich
- Postcode
- ST17 0UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649438 (CC0)
- commons: Saucer Barrow on Spring Hill (geograph 6661160).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saucer barrow on Spring Hill?
- Saucer barrow on Spring Hill is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0UP), in the parish of Berkswich.
- What is Saucer barrow on Spring Hill?
- Saucer barrow on Spring Hill — archaeological site in Berkswich, Stafford, England, UK.
- How do I get to Saucer barrow on Spring Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0UP.
- Is Saucer barrow on Spring Hill a listed building?
- Saucer barrow on Spring Hill is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Saucer barrow on Spring Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Saucer barrow on Spring Hill is part of the Cannock Chase SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Saucer barrow on Spring Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Saucer barrow on Spring Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saucer barrow on Spring Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0UP.