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Wayland's Smithy

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Originally a megalithic mortuary house, later a chambered tomb fronted by an elaborate entrance (see photo). Ony a few yards off the ancient Ridgeway track, and less than a mile from the Uffington hill fort and the famous White Horse. The name "Wayland " refers to Wayland the Smith, the Scandinavian Wodin, and the story goes that if you leave your horse at the site along with a few pennies, the animal will be reshod when you return.
Uffington, Oxfordshire, England

About Wayland's Smithy
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: On a signposted path off the B4507
Website: Wayland's Smithy
English Heritage
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Attractions Ashbury, St Mary Church - 1 miles (Church) Uffington White Horse - 1.5 miles (Prehistoric) Ashdown House - 2.2 miles (Historic House) Farmer Gows - 3.5 miles (Family) Great Coxwell Barn - 5.3 miles (Historic Property) Faringdon Folly - 6.4 miles (Historic Property) St Michaels, Highworth - 6.6 miles (Church) Stanford in the Vale, St Denys - 7.3 miles (Church)

Nearest Towns and Villages Stanford in the Vale - 7.3 miles away Buckland - 9.6 miles away Lechlade - 9.7 miles away Bampton - 12.2 miles away Fairford - 12.3 miles away Eastleach Martin and Eastleach Turville - 13.2 miles away Brize Norton - 13.8 miles away Quenington - 14.4 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

The Coach House - 4.5 miles from Wayland's Smithy Watchfield, Oxfordshire Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £325

Daisy Cottage - 6.2 miles from Wayland's Smithy Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £280

9 Leverton Cottages - 9.4 miles from Wayland's Smithy Chilton Foliat, Berkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

The Malt Shovel - 4.1 miles from Wayland's Smithy Lambourn, Wiltshire Stay from: £65.00

The Liddington - 4.1 miles from Wayland's Smithy Little Hinton, Wiltshire Stay from: £45.00

The Star Inn - 4.4 miles from Wayland's Smithy Wantage, Oxfordshire Stay from: £50.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Star Inn - 4.4 miles from Wayland's Smithy Wantage, Oxfordshire From: £120.00

The Harrow Inn - 4.6 miles from Wayland's Smithy Wanborough, Wiltshire From: £65.00

Manor Farm Bed & Breakfast - 5.8 miles from Wayland's Smithy Wantage, Oxfordshire From: £110.00

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Faringdon
Tourist Information Centre
5 Market Place
Faringdon
Oxfordshire
England
SN7 7HL
Tel: 01367 242191
Fax: 01367 242191
Email: tourism@faringdontowncouncil.org.uk
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