Archaeological sites · South Wales
Wimblestone
In or near Winscombe.
Wimblestone — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Janet Dowding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wimblestone is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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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 an archaeological site located in South Wales. It is significant for its historical importance and contributes to the understanding of the region's ancient past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3225, -2.8143
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shipham
- Postcode
- BS25 1PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/1463871914 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimblestone?
- Wimblestone is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1PT), in the parish of Shipham.
- What is Wimblestone?
- Wimblestone — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wimblestone?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1PT.
- Is Wimblestone a protected site?
- Yes — Wimblestone is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- Is Wimblestone free to visit?
- Yes, Wimblestone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wimblestone?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1PT.