Archaeological sites · South West England
Toots long barrow
In or near Cainscross.
Toots long barrow — archaeological in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehouse · 2.9 km
About
Toots long barrow is a archaeological located in england west midlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Selsley Common SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Toots Long Barrow is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This ancient burial mound dates back to the Neolithic period, marking it as a significant historical feature in the region. Visitors can observe the structure's distinctive long, barrow shape, which reflects the burial practices of early agricultural communities. The site offers insight into prehistoric life and rituals in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7264, -2.2517
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- King's Stanley
- Postcode
- GL5 5LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Stonehouse — 2.9 km
Sources
- osm: w971653329 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17645994 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Toots long barrow?
- Toots long barrow is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL5 5LH), in the parish of King's Stanley.
- What is Toots long barrow?
- Toots long barrow — archaeological in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Toots long barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehouse, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL5 5LH.
- Is Toots long barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Toots long barrow is part of the Selsley Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Toots long barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Stonehouse, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL5 5LH.