Belas Knap, Winchcombe

Name: Belas Knap
Address: Winchcombe, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 370 333 1181

#2 among attractions in Winchcombe

Historical place, Archaeological site

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Belas Knap is a neolithic, chambered long barrow situated on Cleeve Hill, near Cheltenham and Winchcombe, in Gloucestershire, England. It is a scheduled ancient monument in the care of English Heritage but managed by Gloucestershire County Council. "Belas" is possibly derived from the Latin word bellus, 'beautiful', which could describe the hill or its view. "Knap" is derived from the Old English for the top, crest, or summit of a hill. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°55'39"N, 1°58'15"W

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Winchcombe United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Sudeley Castle, Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Whaddon Road, Hailes Abbey.

1.5 miNE
Fortress with artefacts and famous gardens
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe
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3.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Cheltenham
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4.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
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3.4 miNE
Ruins, Monuments and statues, History museum
Hailes Abbey, Broadway
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2.3 miNW
51°56'36"N • 2°1'4"W
Cleeve Hill Golf Course, Cotswold Water Park
58 min walk • Golf
4.1 miW
Architecture, Museum, Historical place
Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham
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Church
St Michael & All Angels Church, Bishop's Cleeve
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3.3 miNE
Church
St Faith, Cotswold Water Park
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1.7 miN
Monastery
Winchcombe Railway Museum, Winchcombe
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4.1 miW
Museum
British Steeplechasing Hall of Fame, Cheltenham
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1.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Cleeve Hill, Cotswold Water Park
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