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Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove, Colchester

Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove
View looking along path. (c) English Heritage Photo Library

The banks and ditches of a series of late Iron Age defences protecting the western side of Camulodunum - pre-Roman Colchester. There are also many pre-Roman graves hereabouts, including Lexden Tumulus, allegedly the burial place of the British chieftain Cunobelinus.

What are the opening times?

DatesOpening TimesOpening Days
All year Any reasonable time Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun.

How much does it cost?

Adult:
Free
Children:
Free
Concession:
Free
English Heritage Members:

How do I get there?

Address:
Essex
Road Access:
2 miles W of Colchester off A604. Lexden Earthworks are on LexdenStraight Rd. To visit Bluebottle Grove from Lexden, turn left intoHeath Rd, left into Church Lane, right into Beech Hill and followthe brown-and-white tourist signs to the site
Train Access:
Colchester or Colchester Town, both 2 1⁄2 miles
Bus Access:
Network Colchester 5 from Colchester railway station
Telephone:
01206 282931

What facilities are available?

Facilities Available:
Dogs allowed on leads

Further Info

Managed By: Colchester Borough Council.
www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
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