Hill forts · North Wales
Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort
In or near Beaumaris.
Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort is a hill fort located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort is an ancient hill fort located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and archaeological value as a site from the Iron Age.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2329, -4.0040
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Aber
- Postcode
- LL33 0LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/3327128113 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL33 0LP), in the parish of Aber.
- What is Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL33 0LP.
- Is Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL33 0LP.