Luccombe
Luccombe - Isle of Wight
Luccombe on the Isle of Wightis a small hamlet with a big personality.
It’s steeped in history dating back to the Bronze Age, and its stunning cliffside scenery is not to be missed. Luccombe is the perfect place to get away from it all and enjoy some peace and quiet.
Whether you’re hiking on Luccombe Down or simply taking in the breathtaking views, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience in this special corner of England.
Created: 23 May 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Luccombe - Isle of Wight
Local History around Luccombe - Isle of Wight
There are some historic monuments around including:
Three pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern FarmBowl barrow known as Michael Morey's Hump, and a Highway Commission barrier on Gallows HillAshey Down Sea MarkTwo bowl barrows 530m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe DownSandown Barrack BatteryTwo bowl barrows 130m south west of sea mark, forming part of a Bronze age round barrow cemtery on Ashey DownThree bowl barrows 220m WSW of sea mark, forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey DownBowl barrow 370m east of Eaglehead Copse, forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemeteryField system on Brading DownBowl barrow on Arreton DownThree bowl barrows 540m east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week DownBrading Roman villaBowl barrow 390m east of Eaglehead Copse, forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemeteryFive bowl barrows 200m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe DownBowl barrow 560m ENE of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week DownMonastic grange at Haseley ManorYaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland ChurchFour bowl barrows 400m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe DownTwo bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead CopseBowl barrow on Nunwell Down known as The Devil's PunchbowlA group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead CopseBowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week DownAppuldurcombe House and Freemantle Lodge GatewayBembridge Fort.