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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · West Midlands

Sunken Chamber

In or near Lucton.

Free admission

Sunken Chamber — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Gnarled tree trunk - geograph.org.uk - 7044922

Eric Marsh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Leominster · 8.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sunken Chamber is a archaeological located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fishpool Valley SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Sunken Chamber is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. Its distinctive feature is the ancient subterranean structure, which offers insights into the region's historical significance. The site is of interest to researchers and visitors keen on understanding the area's archaeological heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.2876, -2.8025
Parish
Croft and Yarpole
Postcode
HR6 9PW
Parliamentary constituency
North Herefordshire
Nearest railway station
Leominster8.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunken Chamber?
Sunken Chamber is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 9PW), in the parish of Croft and Yarpole.
What is Sunken Chamber?
Sunken Chamber — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sunken Chamber?
The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 9PW.
Is Sunken Chamber a protected site?
Yes — Sunken Chamber is part of the Fishpool Valley SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Sunken Chamber free to visit?
Yes, Sunken Chamber is free to enter.
How do I get to Sunken Chamber?
Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 9PW. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.