Hill forts · South Wales
Iron Age Hill Fort
In or near Kewstoke.
Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Brian Westlake — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iron Age Hill Fort is a hill fort 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: Brean Down SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bridgwater Bay SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Iron Age Hill Fort is located in South Wales. This archaeological site exemplifies ancient defensive structures used during the Iron Age, showcasing the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3245, -3.0088
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Brean
- Postcode
- TA8 2RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Weston-super-Mare — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/2844541524 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Age Hill Fort?
- Iron Age Hill Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode TA8 2RS), in the parish of Brean.
- What is Iron Age Hill Fort?
- Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Iron Age Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA8 2RS.
- Is Iron Age Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Iron Age Hill Fort is part of the Brean Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Bridgwater Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Iron Age Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Age Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Age Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Weston-super-Mare, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA8 2RS.