Hill forts · South Wales
Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort
Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is a hill fort located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is an Iron Age hill-fort located in South Wales. It represents a significant archaeological site, providing insights into prehistoric settlement and fortification practices in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9088, -3.1988
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Cwmdu and District
- Postcode
- NP8 1RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
Sources
- osm: node/9850238536 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP8 1RW), in the parish of Cwmdu and District.
- What is Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode NP8 1RW.
- Is Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP8 1RW. It sits within the Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe parliamentary constituency.