Archaeological sites · South East England
The Cursus
In or near Larkhill.
The Cursus — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Cursus is a archaeological located in england-south-east, 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Cursus is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It consists of a large, elongated earthwork that dates back to the Neolithic period. The site is significant for its alignment and construction, reflecting early human activity and landscape organisation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1866, -1.8250
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Durrington
- Postcode
- SP4 8NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- osm: way/38528246 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cursus?
- The Cursus is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP4 8NU), in the parish of Durrington.
- What is The Cursus?
- The Cursus — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Cursus?
- Drivers can use postcode SP4 8NU.
- Is The Cursus a protected site?
- Yes — The Cursus is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Cursus free to visit?
- Yes, The Cursus is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Cursus?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SP4 8NU. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.