Archaeological sites · South Wales
Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort
In or near Symonds Yat.
Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort — archaeological in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.4 km
About
Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort is a archaeological located in wales south. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Wye Gorge SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort is an archaeological site located in Ganarew, South Wales, within the Upper Wye Gorge and River Wye Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is also situated in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The fort represents a significant historical settlement from the Iron Age, providing insights into ancient defensive structures and habitation in the region. Its designation as an SSSI highlights its ecological and geological importance alongside its archaeological value.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8407, -2.6705
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Ganarew
- Postcode
- HR9 6DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: n853556547 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7730776 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort?
- Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 6DT), in the parish of Ganarew.
- What is Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort?
- Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort — archaeological in wales south.
- How do I get to Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR9 6DT.
- Is Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort is part of the Upper Wye Gorge SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Rookwood, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 6DT.