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:
Bowl barrow 560m ENE of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week DownBowl barrow on Nunwell Down known as The Devil's PunchbowlBrading Roman villaAppuldurcombe House and Freemantle Lodge GatewayBowl barrow known as Michael Morey's Hump, and a Highway Commission barrier on Gallows HillTwo bowl barrows 530m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe DownA group of 11 round barrows forming part of a Bronze Age cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead CopseTwo bowl barrows forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemetery, and part of a field system east of Eaglehead CopseBowl barrow on Arreton DownAshey Down Sea MarkBembridge FortThree bowl barrows 220m WSW of sea mark, forming part of a Bronze Age round barrow cemetery on Ashey DownMonastic grange at Haseley ManorTwo bowl barrows 130m south west of sea mark, forming part of a Bronze age round barrow cemtery on Ashey DownBowl barrow 370m east of Eaglehead Copse, forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemeteryYaverland Battery, 660m south of Yaverland ChurchSandown Barrack BatteryThree pillow mounds 810m NNE of Kern FarmField system on Brading DownFive bowl barrows 200m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe DownThree bowl barrows 540m east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week DownFour bowl barrows 400m north east of the radar station: part of a round barrow cemetery on Luccombe DownBowl barrow 390m east of Eaglehead Copse, forming part of a Bronze Age barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 600m south east of Week Farm: part of a round barrow cemetery on Week Down.
