|
 |
|
The side entry to the chambered tomb. |
|
Belas Knap
Summary
A chambered tomb dating from about 1400BC. Thirty eight skeletons were discovered in the tomb, and these and other artifacts can be seen in the village folk museum in Winchecombe. Getting there
There is a small layby with parking for several cars. Please heed the posted warnings and do not leave valuable items in your vehicle! From the parking area a moderately steep climb along a reasonably well-marked trail leads uphill through several fields to the site of Belas Knap. The climb will take at least 10 minutes, but the resulting views are well worth the effort.
|
The forecourt of Belas Knap. It is likely that this area was used for ritual purposes. |
|
Location
map for Belas Knap
|
Details
Belas Knap
Winchcombe
Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
England
Location: Northeast of Cheltenham, off B3642
OS SP021254
|
|
Nearest Hotels to Belas Knap |
|
More Hotels near Belas Knap
|
|
+Attractions + |
Nearest Attractions
Sudeley Castle
1.5 miles (Historic House) Winchcombe
1.8 miles (Town) Whittington Court
3.1 miles (Historic House) Hailes Abbey
3.4 miles (Abbey) Didbrook
4.3 miles (Village) Guiting Power
4.5 miles (Village) Holst Birthplace Museum
4.5 miles (Museum) Temple Guiting, St Mary's
4.6 miles (Church) Top Gloucestershire Destinations
Adlestrop
Alderley
Ampney Crucis
Ampney St Mary
Ashleworth
Berkeley
Bibury
Blockley
Bourton on the Water
Broad Campden
Broadwell
Chalford
Chedworth
Cheltenham
Chipping Campden
Cirencester
Coln St Aldwyns
Didbrook
Dursley
Eastleach Martin and Eastleach Turville
Suggested Gloucestershire Attractions
Adlestrop, St Mary Magdalene
Ashleworth Tithe Barn
Ashleworth, St Andrew and Bartholomew
Barnsley House Garden
Batsford Arboretum
Belas Knap
Berkeley Castle
Berkeley, St Mary's
Blackfriars, Gloucester
Bledington, St Leonards
Bourton House
Buckland, St Michael
Cerney House Gardens
Chavenage
Chedworth Roman Villa
Chedworth, St Andrews
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre
Cirencester, St John the Baptist
Compton Abdale, St Oswald
Corinium Museum
|
|
|
