Archaeological sites · South West England
Sheepfold
In or near Challacombe.
Sheepfold — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sheepfold is a archaeological 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: North Exmoor SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheepfold is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era and findings are not provided. The site contributes to the understanding of the region's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1736, -3.7957
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/2413963039 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheepfold?
- Sheepfold is in South-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Sheepfold?
- Sheepfold — a archaeological in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sheepfold?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 6.9 km away. Its coordinates are 51.1736°, -3.7957°.
- Is Sheepfold a protected site?
- Yes — Sheepfold is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sheepfold free to visit?
- Yes, Sheepfold is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheepfold?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 6.9 km away.