Archaeological sites · South East England
The Spectacles'
The Spectacles' — archaeological site in Pewsey, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Spectacles' is a place of interest in South-East England. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 3.4 km away.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Spectacles' is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is part of the River Avon System SSSI, as well as the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3153, -1.7487
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Pewsey
- Postcode
- SN9 6NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Pewsey — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643319 (CC0)
- commons: The Spectacles (geograph 5908430).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Spectacles'?
- The Spectacles' is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN9 6NJ), in the parish of Pewsey.
- Is The Spectacles' a listed building?
- The Spectacles' is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is The Spectacles' a protected site?
- Yes — The Spectacles' is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Spectacles'?
- The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN9 6NJ.