Literary houses · South West England
Hillesley Ringwork
In or near Kingswood.
Hillesley Ringwork — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Yate · 9.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hillesley Ringwork is a literary house museum located in england west midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. ringwork castle in the UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hillesley Ringwork is a historic earthwork located in the West Midlands. This site is notable for its medieval origins, serving as a defensive structure. The ringwork offers insights into the region's early fortifications and landscape. It is an important archaeological site, reflecting the historical significance of defensive architecture in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6048, -2.3368
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Hillesley and Tresham
- Postcode
- GL12 7RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Yate — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661568 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillesley Ringwork?
- Hillesley Ringwork is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL12 7RA), in the parish of Hillesley and Tresham.
- What is Hillesley Ringwork?
- Hillesley Ringwork — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Hillesley Ringwork?
- The nearest railway station is Yate, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL12 7RA.
- Is Hillesley Ringwork a protected site?
- Yes — Hillesley Ringwork is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hillesley Ringwork?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL12 7RA. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.