Archaeological sites · North West England
Maiden Castle
In or near Peckforton.
Maiden Castle — archaeological in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Maiden Castle is a archaeological located in wales north. 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: Bickerton Hill SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Maiden Castle is an archaeological site located in Broxton, North Wales, with the postcode CH3. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Bickerton Hill SSSI. The site features significant historical earthworks, indicative of its importance in ancient times. Visitors can expect to explore the remnants of this prehistoric fortification amidst the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0708, -2.7510
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Broxton
- Postcode
- CH3 9JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
Sources
- osm: w214280847 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q6735359 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle?
- Maiden Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 9JA), in the parish of Broxton.
- What is Maiden Castle?
- Maiden Castle — archaeological in wales north.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode CH3 9JA.
- Is Maiden Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Maiden Castle is part of the Bickerton Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 9JA. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.