Hill forts · North Wales
Caer Estyn Hillfort
In or near Dodleston.
Caer Estyn Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caergwrle · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caer Estyn 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caer Estyn Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in North Wales. It is notable for its ancient earthworks and strategic position, reflecting the region's early defensive architecture. The site offers insights into Iron Age settlement patterns in Britain.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1106, -3.0244
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Hope
- Postcode
- LL12 9ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alyn and Deeside
- Nearest railway station
- Caergwrle — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/4018427962 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caer Estyn Hillfort?
- Caer Estyn Hillfort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL12 9ED), in the parish of Hope.
- What is Caer Estyn Hillfort?
- Caer Estyn Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caer Estyn Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Caergwrle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL12 9ED.
- Is Caer Estyn Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Caer Estyn Hillfort is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Caer Estyn Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Caer Estyn Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caer Estyn Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Caergwrle, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL12 9ED.