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The Great Britain Guide

Archaeological sites · West Midlands

Cothercott Hill

Free admission

Cothercott Hill — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

Hillside, New Leasowes - geograph.org.uk - 510964

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton · 7.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cothercott Hill is a archaeological 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

  • National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cothercott Hill is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales. It is known for its significant historical remains, providing insights into the region's past. The site contributes to the understanding of ancient human activity in the area.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5921, -2.8748
District
Shropshire
Parish
Ratlinghope
Postcode
SY5 0SW
Parliamentary constituency
South Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Church Stretton7.8 km

Sources

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Cothercott Hill — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 443.7 m.

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Mountains & hills · West Midlands

Paulith Bank

Paulith Bank — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 383 m.

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Paulith Bank

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Where to eat & stay near Cothercott Hill

Places to stay

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Campsites · West Midlands

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Caravan parks · Mid Wales

Nant Isa

Nant Isa — a caravan park in wales mid.

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Hostels · West Midlands

All Stretton Bunkhouse

All Stretton Bunkhouse — a hostel in wales mid.

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Caravan parks · West Midlands

Woodville Caravan Site

Woodville Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales mid.

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Campsites · West Midlands

Barnfield Farm Camping

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Places to eat & drink

Picklescott village - geograph.org.uk - 8106918📷 5

Historic pubs · West Midlands

Picklescott

Picklescott in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

Yew Tree Inn Public House

Yew Tree Inn Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.

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Cafés · West Midlands

Berry's

Berry's — a café in wales mid.

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Bucks Head Public House

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Historic pubs · West Midlands

The Ragleth Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cothercott Hill?
Cothercott Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0SW), in the parish of Ratlinghope.
What is Cothercott Hill?
Cothercott Hill — a archaeological in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cothercott Hill?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 0SW.
Is Cothercott Hill a protected site?
Yes — Cothercott Hill is part of the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is Cothercott Hill free to visit?
Yes, Cothercott Hill is free to enter.
How do I get to Cothercott Hill?
The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0SW.