Archaeological sites · South East England
Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)
In or near West Ilsley.
Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) is a archaeological 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Scutchamer Knob is an archaeological earthwork located in South-East England. This site is notable for its historical significance, representing ancient land use and settlement patterns. Its status as an earthwork highlights its importance in the study of prehistoric and early historic landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5624, -1.3428
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- West Hendred
- Postcode
- OX12 8QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
- Nearest railway station
- Didcot Parkway — 8.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/446825585 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)?
- Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8QX), in the parish of West Hendred.
- What is Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)?
- Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)?
- The nearest railway station is Didcot Parkway, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX12 8QX.
- Is Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) a protected site?
- Yes — Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) free to visit?
- Yes, Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8QX. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.