Archaeological sites · South Wales
Gaer Fort
In or near Newport.
Gaer Fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
John Grayson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pye Corner · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gaer Fort is a archaeological 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: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gaer Fort is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It is notable for its well-preserved earthworks and is a significant example of Iron Age defensive structures in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5738, -3.0267
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Gaer
- Postcode
- NP20 3JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Pye Corner — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/26901737 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaer Fort?
- Gaer Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP20 3JG), in the parish of Gaer.
- What is Gaer Fort?
- Gaer Fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gaer Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Pye Corner, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP20 3JG.
- Is Gaer Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Gaer Fort is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gaer Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Gaer Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gaer Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Pye Corner, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP20 3JG.