Hill forts · South Wales
Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort
In or near Symonds Yat.
Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Jaggery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rookwood · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Doward 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: 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 located in South Wales. This archaeological site represents a significant example of Iron Age fortifications in the region. The hill fort's remains provide insight into the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of the era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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: node/853556547 (ODbL)
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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 — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- 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.
- Is Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Little Doward Iron Age Hill Fort is free to enter.
- 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.