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West Kennett, Wiltshire

West Kennett is a hamlet on the north bank of the River Kennet, near Avebury, Wiltshire. The hamlet is linked to Avebury by the West Kennett Avenue of prehistoric standing stones. The stone avenue stretches beyond West Kennett to The Sanctuary near East Kennett. The hamlet is also close to, and gives its name to, the West Kennett Long Barrow. The hamlet is within the council area of Wiltshire.

Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Wiltshire
Lat, Long: 51.41416,-1.8408887
Grid Reference: SU 1116 6836
Civil Parish: Avebury CP
Council Area: Wiltshire CA
Police Area: Wiltshire PA

GBPN ID: 48675
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Kennett,_Wiltshire_48675

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