Archaeological sites · South West England
Belas Knap Longbarrow
In or near Stanton.
Belas Knap Longbarrow — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchcombe · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Belas Knap Longbarrow 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Belas Knap Longbarrow is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This Neolithic long barrow features a chambered burial structure, indicative of prehistoric funerary practices. Its significance lies in its age and the insights it provides into early human settlement in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9274, -1.9710
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Sudeley
- Postcode
- GL54 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Winchcombe — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/333503730 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Belas Knap Longbarrow?
- Belas Knap Longbarrow is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 5AL), in the parish of Sudeley.
- What is Belas Knap Longbarrow?
- Belas Knap Longbarrow — a archaeological in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Belas Knap Longbarrow?
- The nearest railway station is Winchcombe, about 4.4 km away. The nearest town is Stanton. Drivers can use postcode GL54 5AL.
- Is Belas Knap Longbarrow a protected site?
- Yes — Belas Knap Longbarrow is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Belas Knap Longbarrow free to visit?
- Yes, Belas Knap Longbarrow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Belas Knap Longbarrow?
- The nearest railway station is Winchcombe, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 5AL.