Archaeological sites · South West England
Tar Barrows
In or near South Cerney.
Tar Barrows — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tar Barrows is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, 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: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tar Barrows is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its prehistoric burial mounds, which provide insight into ancient burial practices in the region. The site's significance lies in its potential to inform about the social and cultural aspects of early communities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7215, -1.9563
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Cirencester
- Postcode
- GL7 1AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Kemble — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/652970395 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tar Barrows?
- Tar Barrows is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL7 1AF), in the parish of Cirencester.
- What is Tar Barrows?
- Tar Barrows — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tar Barrows?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL7 1AF.
- Is Tar Barrows a protected site?
- Yes — Tar Barrows is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tar Barrows free to visit?
- Yes, Tar Barrows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tar Barrows?
- The nearest railway station is Kemble, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL7 1AF.