Hill forts · West Midlands
Caynham Camp Hillfort
In or near Middleton on the Hill.
Caynham Camp Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Jeremy Bolwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caynham Camp Hillfort is a hill fort 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
- 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
Caynham Camp Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its significant archaeological remains, which provide insights into ancient settlement patterns and defensive structures.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3598, -2.6690
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Caynham
- Postcode
- SY8 4JY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/300579388 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caynham Camp Hillfort?
- Caynham Camp Hillfort is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 4JY), in the parish of Caynham.
- What is Caynham Camp Hillfort?
- Caynham Camp Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caynham Camp Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 4JY.
- Is Caynham Camp Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Caynham Camp Hillfort is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Caynham Camp Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Caynham Camp Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caynham Camp Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 4JY.