Archaeological sites · Mid Wales
Beacon Ring
In or near Priestweston.
Beacon Ring — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Beacon Ring is a archaeological located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Ring is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. It features the remains of a prehistoric hillfort, which provides insights into ancient settlement patterns in the region. The site is notable for its earthworks, indicative of its historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6449, -3.0879
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Forden with Leighton and Trelystan
- Postcode
- SY21 8JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/420098286 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Ring?
- Beacon Ring is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 8JA), in the parish of Forden with Leighton and Trelystan.
- What is Beacon Ring?
- Beacon Ring — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beacon Ring?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 8JA.
- Is Beacon Ring a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Ring is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Beacon Ring free to visit?
- Yes, Beacon Ring is free to enter.
- How do I get to Beacon Ring?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 8JA.