Archaeological sites · South West England
Wansdyke
In or near Limpley Stoke.
Wansdyke — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wansdyke 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wansdyke is an archaeological feature located in South-East England. This ancient earthwork is notable for its historical significance, marking the boundary between different territories in the region. Its construction reflects early medieval defensive strategies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3548, -2.3732
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 2UP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Oldfield Park — 2.8 km
- Official site
- www.walknowtracks.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/267016641 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wansdyke?
- Wansdyke is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 2UP), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Wansdyke?
- Wansdyke — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wansdyke?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 2UP.
- Is Wansdyke a protected site?
- Yes — Wansdyke is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Wansdyke free to visit?
- Yes, Wansdyke is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wansdyke?
- The nearest railway station is Oldfield Park, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 2UP.