Archaeological sites · South West England
The Long Stone
In or near Chalford.
The Long Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Long 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 Long Stone is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This prehistoric standing stone is notable for its ancient origins, providing insight into early human activity in the region. Its significance is recognised within the context of local heritage and archaeological studies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6979, -2.1699
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Minchinhampton
- Postcode
- GL6 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 6.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/416851419 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Long Stone?
- The Long Stone is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 9AZ), in the parish of Minchinhampton.
- What is The Long Stone?
- The Long Stone — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Long Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 9AZ.
- Is The Long Stone a protected site?
- Yes — The Long Stone is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Long Stone free to visit?
- Yes, The Long Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Long Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 9AZ.