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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Windbury Head Camp

In or near Clovelly.

Windbury Head Camp β€” archaeological in england south west.

Brownsham - geograph.org.uk - 7743102

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Windbury Head Camp is a archaeological located in england south west. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2023

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Windbury Head Camp is an archaeological site located in South-West England. It features ancient earthworks that reflect its historical significance. The site offers insights into past human habitation and activity in the region. Visitors will find remains indicative of early settlement patterns and defensive structures.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.0131, -4.4439
County
Devon
District
Torridge
Parish
Hartland
Postcode
EX39 6AP
Parliamentary constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Sources

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Places to stay

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The Red Lion

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Windbury Head Camp?
Windbury Head Camp is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 6AP), in the parish of Hartland.
What is Windbury Head Camp?
Windbury Head Camp β€” archaeological in england south west.
How do I get to Windbury Head Camp?
Drivers can use postcode EX39 6AP.
Is Windbury Head Camp a protected site?
Yes β€” Windbury Head Camp is part of the Marsland to Clovelly Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Windbury Head Camp?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 6AP. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.