Hill forts · South Wales
Buarth-y-Gaer
In or near Ynysforgan.
Buarth-y-Gaer — archaeological site in United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Baglan · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Buarth-y-Gaer is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6276°, -3.7849°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Buarth-y-Gaer (pronounced [ˈbɪ.arθ ə ɡɑːɨr]) is an Iron Age hillfort or enclosure on the summit of Mynydd-y-Gaer, 300 m (980 ft) above sea level. It is in Briton Ferry community, near Neath, in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales. A large hilltop enclosure is bounded by a single bank and ditch. Within the enclosed area is a Bronze Age burial mound.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6276, -3.7849
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Baglan
- Postcode
- SA12 9YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Baglan — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q16931034 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buarth-y-Gaer (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Buarth y Gaer Iron Age Hill Fort - geograph.org.uk - 95125.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buarth-y-Gaer?
- Buarth-y-Gaer is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA12 9YA), in the parish of Baglan.
- What is Buarth-y-Gaer?
- Buarth-y-Gaer — archaeological site in United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buarth-y-Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Baglan, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA12 9YA.
- Is Buarth-y-Gaer free to visit?
- Yes, Buarth-y-Gaer is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buarth-y-Gaer?
- The nearest railway station is Baglan, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA12 9YA.