Hill forts · North Wales
Bryn y Castell Hillfort
Bryn y Castell Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bryn y Castell Hillfort is a hill fort located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Bryn y Castell Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in North Wales. It is an example of ancient fortification, reflecting the region's early settlement patterns and defensive architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9689, -3.8953
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 4RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenau Ffestiniog — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/2995598690 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bryn y Castell Hillfort?
- Bryn y Castell Hillfort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 4RF), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is Bryn y Castell Hillfort?
- Bryn y Castell Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bryn y Castell Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 4RF.
- Is Bryn y Castell Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Bryn y Castell Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bryn y Castell Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenau Ffestiniog, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 4RF.