Archaeological sites · South East England
Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road
In or near Pewsey.
Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road — archaeological site in West Overton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road 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 East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 5.5 km away. Postcode area SN8.
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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 West Overton, South-East England. This scheduled monument features a prominent section extending from the south of Furze Hill to the Marlborough-Pewsey road. The site is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3889, -1.7977
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Overton
- Postcode
- SN8 4LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642983 (CC0)
- commons: The Wansdyke north of Knap Hill, Wiltshire 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road?
- Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 4LX), in the parish of West Overton.
- What is Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road?
- Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road — archaeological site in West Overton, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN8 4LX.
- Is Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road a listed building?
- Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road a protected site?
- Yes — Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road free to visit?
- Yes, Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey road?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 4LX.