Archaeological sites · South West England
Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow
In or near Kingswood.
Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow — archaeological in england west midlands.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 9.2 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow is a archaeological located in england west midlands. 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow is an archaeological site located in the West Midlands. This structure is a prehistoric burial mound, reflecting the funerary practices of ancient communities. Long barrows are typically associated with the Neolithic period, showcasing early human activity in the region. Visitors can expect a site of historical significance, offering insight into the burial customs of past societies.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6375, -2.3263
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Wotton-under-Edge
- Postcode
- GL12 7QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 9.2 km
- Opening
- 24/7
Sources
- osm: n7530217208 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17645883 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow?
- Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow is in Gloucestershire, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode GL12 7QE), in the parish of Wotton-under-Edge.
- What is Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow?
- Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow — archaeological in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 9.2 km away. The nearest town is Kingswood. Drivers can use postcode GL12 7QE.
- Is Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow a protected site?
- Yes — Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Blackquarries Hill Long Barrow?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12 7QE. It sits within the Stroud parliamentary constituency.