Windmills · South Wales
Wimblestone standing stone
In or near Winscombe.
Wimblestone standing stone — a post mill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wimblestone standing stone is a post mill located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wimblestone is a standing stone located in South Wales. This prehistoric monument is notable for its historical significance, representing the ancient practices of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3225, -2.8144
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shipham
- Postcode
- BS25 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17641902 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Wimblestone
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
Triple Hole
Caves · 0.9 km
Sandford Levvy
Caves · 1.0 km
Mangle Hole
Caves · 1.1 km
Winscombe
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Dinghurst Fort
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Shipham
Villages · 1.4 km
The Manor
Stately homes · 1.4 km
Shipham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Shipham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Calamine processor at NGR ST 4439 5739
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Sandford
Villages · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · South Wales
Wimblestone
Wimblestone — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3📷 3📷 3Towns & cities · South Wales
Winscombe
Winscombe — village and civil parish in Somerset, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Dinghurst Fort
Dinghurst Fort — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Wimblestone standing stone
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 7B&Bs · South West England
Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 4Campsites · South Wales
Stonebridge Farm Campsite
Stonebridge Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 7More windmills in this region
📷 3Windmills · South Wales
Hayes Farm Mill (ruin)
Hayes Farm Mill (ruin) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · South Wales
Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains)
Kilvey Hill Windmill (remains) is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · South Wales
Llancayo Windmill
Llancayo Windmill is a windmill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Windmills · South Wales
Windmill House
Windmill House — Grade II listed building-listed windmill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimblestone standing stone?
- Wimblestone standing stone is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1PT), in the parish of Shipham.
- What is Wimblestone standing stone?
- Wimblestone standing stone — a post mill in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wimblestone standing stone?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1PT.
- Is Wimblestone standing stone a protected site?
- Yes — Wimblestone standing stone is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wimblestone standing stone free to visit?
- Yes, Wimblestone standing stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimblestone standing stone?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1PT.