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Literary houses · South West England

Hillesley Ringwork

In or near Kingswood.

♿ Wheelchair accessible4.7 · 309 Google reviews

Hillesley Ringwork — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

West side of St Giles, Hillesley, Gloucestershire - geograph.org.uk - 7673727

Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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
Yate9.6 km

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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.