Vineyards · Mid Wales
Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort
In or near Llanfair Waterdine.
scheduled hillfort near Chapel Lawn, in the parish of Clun, Shropshire, England, UK
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Knighton · 3.9 km
About
Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in wales mid. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. scheduled hillfort near Chapel Lawn, in the parish of Clun, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caer Caradoc is a small multivallate hillfort located in Mid Wales. This historical site features multiple earthen ramparts and ditches, indicative of its defensive purpose. The surrounding vineyard offers a picturesque setting, where visitors can expect to explore the landscape while sampling local wines. The combination of ancient fortifications and contemporary viticulture provides a unique experience for those interested in history and wine production.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3758, -3.0150
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Clun
- Postcode
- SY7 0BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Knighton — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17676711 (CC0)
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Caer Caradoc
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort?
- Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0BW), in the parish of Clun.
- What is Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort?
- scheduled hillfort near Chapel Lawn, in the parish of Clun, Shropshire, England, UK
- How do I get to Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0BW.
- Is Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Caer Caradoc: a small multivallate hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Knighton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0BW.