Archaeological sites · South Wales
Harold's Stones
In or near St Briavels.
Harold's Stones — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Andy Stott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Harold's Stones 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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See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
The Lost City of Trellech is an archaeological project focused on excavating and understanding the largest medieval settlement in Wales. Visitors can participate in educational experience days that allow them to engage with the excavation process.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harold's Stones is an archaeological site located in South Wales. It features a set of ancient standing stones, notable for their historical significance and connection to prehistoric rituals.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7428, -2.7266
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Trellech United
- Postcode
- NP25 4PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Phone
- 01291 625831
- Nearest railway station
- Perrygrove — 9.1 km
- Opening
- Experience Days available April–October; contact for specific dates.
- Official site
- www.lostcityoftrellech.org
Sources
- osm: node/571622983 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harold's Stones?
- Harold's Stones is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP25 4PE), in the parish of Trellech United.
- What is Harold's Stones?
- Harold's Stones — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harold's Stones?
- The nearest railway station is Perrygrove, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP25 4PE.
- Is Harold's Stones a protected site?
- Yes — Harold's Stones is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Harold's Stones free to visit?
- Yes, Harold's Stones is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harold's Stones?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP25 4PE. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.