Notable heritage site · Essex, Massachusetts

Ancient Burial Place

Ancient Burial Place is a heritage site in Essex, Massachusetts.

Ancient Burial Place: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ancient Burial Place

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

Visiting Ancient Burial Place: tips

  • Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
  • Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.

How to reach Ancient Burial Place — distance from nearby cities

    Nearest towns: places near Manchester-by-the-Sea (4 km) · places near Gloucester (8 km) · places near Essex (8 km)

    Coordinates: 42.58340, -70.73364. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Ancient Burial Place?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Ancient Burial Place?

    Nearby: Coolidge Reservation (sanctuary, 1 km), Ravenswood Park (sanctuary, 4 km), Stage Fort (fort, 7 km), Eastern Point Light (sanctuary, 7 km), Ten Pound Island Light (attraction, 7 km), Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial (park, 7 km).

    Is Ancient Burial Place worth visiting?

    Ancient Burial Place is listed as a notable heritage site in Massachusetts on Spotwander.