Natural landmarks · South West England
The Long Rock
In or near Old Town.
The Long Rock — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Kieran Campbell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Long Rock is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village features the remains of an ancient Iron Age village and a Bronze Age burial mound. It is set in a scenic location on St Mary's, providing visitors with a glimpse into the region's rich historical past.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Long Rock is located in South-West England. It is a significant coastal feature known for its natural beauty and geological interest. The area is characterised by its long stretch of sandy beach and scenic views.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 49.9319, -6.3023
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- St Mary's
- Postcode
- TR21 0NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2495627942 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Long Rock?
- The Long Rock is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR21 0NS), in the parish of St Mary's.
- What is The Long Rock?
- The Long Rock — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Long Rock?
- Drivers can use postcode TR21 0NS.
- Is The Long Rock a protected site?
- Yes — The Long Rock is part of the Isles Of Scilly National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Long Rock free to visit?
- Yes, The Long Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Long Rock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR21 0NS. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.