Archaeological sites · South East England
West Kennet Avenue
In or near Avebury.
West Kennet Avenue — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Kennet Avenue 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Kennet Avenue is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This ancient pathway is notable for its alignment with the nearby Avebury stone circle, reflecting the ceremonial landscape of Neolithic Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4229, -1.8484
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Avebury
- Postcode
- SN8 1RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
Sources
- osm: way/189565139 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Kennet Avenue?
- West Kennet Avenue is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN8 1RD), in the parish of Avebury.
- What is West Kennet Avenue?
- West Kennet Avenue — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Kennet Avenue?
- Drivers can use postcode SN8 1RD.
- Is West Kennet Avenue a protected site?
- Yes — West Kennet Avenue is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is West Kennet Avenue free to visit?
- Yes, West Kennet Avenue is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Kennet Avenue?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN8 1RD. It sits within the East Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.