Hill forts · North Wales
Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort
Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Maggie Cox — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corwen · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dinas Melin-y-wig 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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Place summary
Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in North Wales. Its distinctive earthworks and elevated position reflect its historical significance. The site offers insights into ancient defensive architecture and settlement patterns in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.0314, -3.4193
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Betws Gwerfil Goch
- Postcode
- LL21 9RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Corwen — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/4722740748 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort?
- Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL21 9RD), in the parish of Betws Gwerfil Goch.
- What is Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort?
- Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Corwen, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL21 9RD.
- Is Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dinas Melin-y-wig Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Corwen, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL21 9RD.