Archaeological sites · North West England
Poulton Woodhenge
In or near Aldford.
Poulton Woodhenge — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Poulton Woodhenge is a archaeological located in wales-north, 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 Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Poulton Woodhenge is an archaeological site located in North Wales. It features a timber circle dating from the Neolithic period, highlighting the area's ancient ceremonial practices. The site is of significant historical interest, contributing to the understanding of prehistoric Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1201, -2.8930
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Poulton and Pulford
- Postcode
- CH4 9FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Gresford (WDSME) — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/5648239242 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Poulton Woodhenge?
- Poulton Woodhenge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9FJ), in the parish of Poulton and Pulford.
- What is Poulton Woodhenge?
- Poulton Woodhenge — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Poulton Woodhenge?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 7.7 km away. The nearest town is Aldford. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9FJ.
- Is Poulton Woodhenge a protected site?
- Yes — Poulton Woodhenge is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Poulton Woodhenge free to visit?
- Yes, Poulton Woodhenge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Poulton Woodhenge?
- The nearest railway station is Gresford (WDSME), about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9FJ.