Archaeological sites · South West England
Woolsbarrow Fort
In or near Winterborne Kingston.
Woolsbarrow Fort — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Peter Elsdon — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Woolsbarrow Fort 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
- 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 ancient earthwork is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the region's prehistoric past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7326, -2.1534
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Morden
- Postcode
- BH20 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/46836053 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woolsbarrow Fort?
- Woolsbarrow Fort is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 7EJ), in the parish of Morden.
- What is Woolsbarrow Fort?
- Woolsbarrow Fort — a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woolsbarrow Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 7EJ.
- 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.
- Is Woolsbarrow Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Woolsbarrow Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Woolsbarrow Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 7EJ.