Prehistoric settlements and field system with adjacent medieval settlement, field systems, boundaries and tin streamworks on the Brown Gelly Downs
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Getting here
50.52806, -4.54109
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Mallard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Mallard
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Tufted Duck, Mallard, Teal +77 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Tufted Duck, Mallard, Teal +77 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Spruce's Rustwort, Western Rustwort, Western Earwort +63 more · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, Beautiful Demoiselle, Southern Hawker +14 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Wildlife to spot
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