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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · South East England

The Giant's Stair

In or near Compton Beauchamp.

Free admission

The Giant's Stair — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Inside the Manger - geograph.org.uk - 527129

Simon Richardson — 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 Giant's Stair 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: Whitehorse Hill SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Giant's Stair is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is noted for its geological formations and historical significance, though specific details about its era or designation are not provided.

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

Coordinates
51.5794, -1.5718
County
Oxfordshire
Parish
Uffington
Postcode
SN7 7QJ
Parliamentary constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Giant's Stair?
The Giant's Stair is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN7 7QJ), in the parish of Uffington.
What is The Giant's Stair?
The Giant's Stair — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Giant's Stair?
Drivers can use postcode SN7 7QJ.
Is The Giant's Stair a protected site?
Yes — The Giant's Stair is part of the Whitehorse Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Giant's Stair free to visit?
Yes, The Giant's Stair is free to enter.
How do I get to The Giant's Stair?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SN7 7QJ. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.