Natural landmarks · South West England
Sheep Hurdles
In or near Rodney Stoke.
Sheep Hurdles — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sheep Hurdles is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Priddy Caves SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheep Hurdles are traditional livestock enclosures located in South-West England. These structures are notable for their use in sheep farming, reflecting the region's agricultural heritage. They are an example of vernacular architecture, designed for practical use rather than aesthetic purposes.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2561, -2.6792
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Priddy
- Postcode
- BA5 3BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
Sources
- osm: node/4968261234 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheep Hurdles?
- Sheep Hurdles is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA5 3BB), in the parish of Priddy.
- What is Sheep Hurdles?
- Sheep Hurdles — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sheep Hurdles?
- Drivers can use postcode BA5 3BB.
- Is Sheep Hurdles a protected site?
- Yes — Sheep Hurdles is part of the Priddy Caves SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Sheep Hurdles free to visit?
- Yes, Sheep Hurdles is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheep Hurdles?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA5 3BB. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.