Hill forts · South Wales
Dinas Powys Hillfort
In or near Cardiff.
Dinas Powys Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Gareth James — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dinas Powys · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dinas Powys 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
Dinas Powys Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in South Wales. It is notable for its impressive earthworks and is considered one of the largest hill-forts in the region. The site reflects the area's ancient defensive architecture and offers insights into early settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4425, -3.2270
- District
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Parish
- Michaelston-le-Pit and Leckwith
- Postcode
- CF64 4HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cardiff South and Penarth
- Nearest railway station
- Dinas Powys — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/1056191943 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinas Powys Hillfort?
- Dinas Powys Hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF64 4HL), in the parish of Michaelston-le-Pit and Leckwith.
- What is Dinas Powys Hillfort?
- Dinas Powys Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dinas Powys Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Dinas Powys, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF64 4HL.
- Is Dinas Powys Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Dinas Powys Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dinas Powys Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Dinas Powys, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF64 4HL.