Hill forts · South Wales
Llanmelin Hill Fort
In or near Caerwent.
Llanmelin Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Llanmelin 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: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanmelin Hill Fort is an ancient hill-fort located in South Wales. This site is notable for its historical significance, representing early Iron Age fortifications in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6292, -2.7795
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Caerwent
- Postcode
- NP16 6LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Severn Tunnel Junction — 5 km
Sources
- osm: way/347946619 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanmelin Hill Fort?
- Llanmelin Hill Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6LN), in the parish of Caerwent.
- What is Llanmelin Hill Fort?
- Llanmelin Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Llanmelin Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6LN.
- Is Llanmelin Hill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Llanmelin Hill Fort is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Llanmelin Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Llanmelin Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanmelin Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Severn Tunnel Junction, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6LN.