Hill forts · South Wales
Craig y Dorth Hillfort
In or near Wyesham.
Craig y Dorth Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Craig y Dorth 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Craig y Dorth Hillfort is an ancient hill-fort located in South Wales. This archaeological site features earthworks that date back to the Iron Age, reflecting the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7755, -2.7493
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mitchel Troy
- Postcode
- NP25 4JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 9.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/12250487302 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- Craig y Dorth Hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4JT), in the parish of Mitchel Troy.
- What is Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- Craig y Dorth Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 4JT.
- Is Craig y Dorth Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Craig y Dorth Hillfort is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Craig y Dorth Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Craig y Dorth Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Craig y Dorth Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4JT. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.