Archaeological sites · South East England
Ventnor oppidum
In or near Wroxall.
Ventnor oppidum — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ventnor oppidum is a archaeological located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Ventnor oppidum is suggested to be the site of an Iron Age promontory fort that has been largely eroded by the sea. The area has undergone significant land movements, making it difficult to identify any remaining traces of the fort.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ventnor Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ventnor oppidum is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, representing a settlement from the Iron Age.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5993, -1.1837
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Ventnor
- Postcode
- PO38 1RL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 3.9 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/2753119401 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ventnor oppidum?
- Ventnor oppidum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 1RL), in the parish of Ventnor.
- What is Ventnor oppidum?
- Ventnor oppidum — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ventnor oppidum?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 1RL.
- Is Ventnor oppidum a protected site?
- Yes — Ventnor oppidum is part of the Ventnor Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ventnor oppidum free to visit?
- Yes, Ventnor oppidum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ventnor oppidum?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 1RL.