Archaeological sites · South West England
Tumulus
In or near Worth Matravers.
Tumulus — archaeological in england south east.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 4.5 km
About
Tumulus is a archaeological located in england south east. 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tumulus is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It consists of ancient burial mounds that date back to prehistoric times. These structures provide insight into the funerary practices and social structures of early communities in the region. The site is of significant historical interest and contributes to the understanding of Britain's ancient past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5833, -2.0533
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n2992611102 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17664215 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tumulus?
- Tumulus is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LN), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- What is Tumulus?
- Tumulus — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Tumulus?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LN.
- Is Tumulus a protected site?
- Yes — Tumulus is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Tumulus?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LN.