Grimes Graves - flint mine IP26 5DE
Entry: Free for EH Members
Open: seasonal - check website
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History:
The mysterious lunar-like landscape of Grime’s Graves is the legacy of hundreds of years of activity by Neolithic flint miners. From about 4,500 years ago – around the time many of the stones at Stonehenge were first raised – miners dug over 400 pits here to extract the fine quality, jet-black flint from which they fashioned tools, weapons and ceremonial objects. Today Grime’s Graves is one of only ten known prehistoric flint mines in England.

Dog Friendly:
Dogs allowed on lead across the site 

Parking:
Free car park, containing 50 spaces. Located approx 500 metres from site entrance.
Additional charged parking at Lynford Stag picnic site (not managed by English Heritage).

Facilities:
Vending machines
Shop
Picnic area
Toilets 
Exhibition 
Garden

Notes:
Ramp into visitor centre and shop. The mine shaft is not accessible for wheelchair users.
There are established grass paths all over the site but no hard or gravelled surfaces.

Contact:
Tel: 03703331181    
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Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk