Archaeological sites · South West England
The Giants Stone
In or near Chalford.
The Giants Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Michael Murray — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Giants Stone 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
The Giants Stone is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This prehistoric standing stone is notable for its historical significance and association with ancient rituals.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7542, -2.1204
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Bisley-with-Lypiatt
- Postcode
- GL6 7AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 6.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/420302725 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Giants Stone?
- The Giants Stone is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7AW), in the parish of Bisley-with-Lypiatt.
- What is The Giants Stone?
- The Giants Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Giants Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7AW.
- Is The Giants Stone a protected site?
- Yes — The Giants Stone is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Giants Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Giants Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Giants Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7AW.