Historic houses · South West England
South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure
In or near Lynmouth.
South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure is a historic house 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: Watersmeet SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure is a historic site located in South-West England. This archaeological enclosure dates back to the Iron Age, showcasing the area's ancient history. It provides insight into early settlement patterns and defensive structures of the time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2201, -3.8032
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Brendon and Countisbury
- Postcode
- EX35 6NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Lynmouth Bay — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/71810332 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure?
- South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX35 6NT), in the parish of Brendon and Countisbury.
- What is South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure?
- South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX35 6NT.
- Is South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure is part of the Watersmeet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exmoor Coastal Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to South Myrtelbury Iron Age Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Lynmouth Bay, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX35 6NT.