Archaeological sites · South East England
Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood
Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood — archaeological site in Warminster, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 3.1 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood is an archaeological site located in South-East England. This scheduled monument features ancient agricultural terraces, indicative of historical farming practices. It is also part of the River Avon System SSSI and Salisbury Plain SSSI, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2145, -2.1340
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Warminster
- Postcode
- BA12 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17648682 (CC0)
- commons: Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood, Bishopstrow 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood?
- Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0DZ), in the parish of Warminster.
- Is Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood a listed building?
- Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Strip lynchets south of Bigbury Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0DZ.