Hill forts · South West England
Gallox hill fort
In or near Dunster.
Gallox hill fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gallox hill fort is a hill fort located in england-south-west, 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: Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gallox Hill Fort is a hill fort located in South-West England. It is characterised by its ancient earthworks, which reflect its historical significance as a defensive structure. The fort is part of the region's rich archaeological heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1741, -3.4543
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Dunster
- Postcode
- TA24 6TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Dunster — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/180007814 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallox hill fort?
- Gallox hill fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 6TB), in the parish of Dunster.
- What is Gallox hill fort?
- Gallox hill fort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gallox hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA24 6TB.
- Is Gallox hill fort a protected site?
- Yes — Gallox hill fort is part of the Dunster Park and Heathlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gallox hill fort free to visit?
- Yes, Gallox hill fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gallox hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Dunster, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 6TB.