Archaeological sites · South West England
Tumulus
In or near Challacombe.
Tumulus — archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay · 8.2 km
About
Tumulus is a archaeological located in england south west. Operated by he. 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: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tumulus is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features burial mounds that date back to prehistoric times, significant for understanding ancient burial practices. The site is part of the broader landscape of historical earthworks in the region. Visitors can explore the mounds and appreciate their historical context within the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1582, -3.7931
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Woody Bay — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: w649228672 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17642200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tumulus?
- Tumulus is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7ST), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is Tumulus?
- Tumulus — archaeological in england south west. Operated by he.
- How do I get to Tumulus?
- The nearest railway station is Woody Bay, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 7ST.
- Is Tumulus a protected site?
- Yes — Tumulus is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Tumulus?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7ST. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.