Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Wystowe village earthwork
In or near Little Stretton.
Wystowe village earthwork — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wystowe village earthwork is a archaeological located in england-west-midlands, 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: Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wystowe village earthwork is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. It features earthworks that are indicative of historical settlement patterns, reflecting the region's past. The site is of significant interest for understanding early medieval habitation in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5581, -1.0540
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Wistow
- Postcode
- LE8 0QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1475086124 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wystowe village earthwork?
- Wystowe village earthwork is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE8 0QF), in the parish of Wistow.
- What is Wystowe village earthwork?
- Wystowe village earthwork — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wystowe village earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE8 0QF.
- Is Wystowe village earthwork a protected site?
- Yes — Wystowe village earthwork is part of the Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wystowe village earthwork free to visit?
- Yes, Wystowe village earthwork is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wystowe village earthwork?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE8 0QF.