Archaeological sites · South East England
Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane
In or near Inkpen.
Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane — archaeological site in Inkpen, West Berkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Newbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area RG17.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wansdyke is an archaeological site located in Inkpen, South-East England, specifically 530 yards (490 metres) on the west side of Old Dyke Lane. This scheduled monument is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3718, -1.4962
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Inkpen
- Postcode
- RG17 9DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Hungerford — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642282 (CC0)
- commons: Wansdyke, Old Dyke Lane, Inkpen 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane?
- Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 9DU), in the parish of Inkpen.
- What is Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane?
- Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane — archaeological site in Inkpen, West Berkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 9DU.
- Is Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane a listed building?
- Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane a protected site?
- Yes — Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane free to visit?
- Yes, Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wansdyke, section 530yds (490m) on W side of Old Dyke Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Hungerford, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 9DU.