Follies · South East England
Tumulus (site of)
Tumulus (site of) is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Andover · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Tumulus (site of) is a folly in Hampshire, South-East England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the North West Hampshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Andover, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area SP11.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tumulus site is located in Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire, within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This folly represents a notable prehistoric burial mound, contributing to the region's archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2562, -1.4669
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Hurstbourne Tarrant
- Postcode
- SP11 0DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Andover — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: n620482536 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tumulus (site of)?
- Tumulus (site of) is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP11 0DG), in the parish of Hurstbourne Tarrant.
- Is Tumulus (site of) a protected site?
- Yes — Tumulus (site of) is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tumulus (site of) free to visit?
- Yes, Tumulus (site of) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tumulus (site of)?
- The nearest railway station is Andover, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP11 0DG.