Archaeological sites · South West England
Woolsbarrow Fort
In or near Winterborne Kingston.
Woolsbarrow Fort — archaeological in england south east.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 5.2 km
About
Woolsbarrow Fort is a archaeological located in england south east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morden Bog and Hyde Heath SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Dorset Heathlands
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Woolsbarrow Fort is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This fortification is notable for its historical significance and remains from ancient times. Visitors can explore the earthworks and other remnants that provide insight into the area's past. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient defensive structures in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7326, -2.1534
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Bloxworth
- Postcode
- BH20 7EU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 5.2 km
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolsbarrow Fort?
- Woolsbarrow Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 7EU), in the parish of Bloxworth.
- What is Woolsbarrow Fort?
- Woolsbarrow Fort — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Woolsbarrow Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 7EU.
- Is Woolsbarrow Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Woolsbarrow Fort is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morden Bog and Hyde Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Woolsbarrow Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 7EU.