Hill forts · North Wales
Mold gold cape
In or near Broughton.
Mold gold cape — a hill-fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckley · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mold gold cape is a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Mold Gold Cape is a hill-fort located in North Wales. This archaeological site is notable for its historical significance, providing insights into the region's past.
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Background
Description
The cape is 45.8 cm wide. It was designed to fit someone of a very slight build, perhaps a teenager, and although the sex of the person buried in this grave remains unclear, the associated finds are likely, by comparison with similar contemporary graves discovered, to be those accompanying the burial of a woman. The cape shows signs of having been worn, and appears to have had a leather lining. The cape is considered to be one of the most spectacular examples of prehistoric sheet-gold working yet discovered. It is of particular interest as both its form and its design are unparalleled. The cape is oval in shape and would cover the shoulders, upper arms, and upper chest of the person wearing…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1671, -3.1331
- District
- Flintshire
- Parish
- Mold
- Postcode
- CH7 1UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Buckley — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Mold gold cape (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
English Congregational Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Mold Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.4 km
St Mary's Church hall, Mold
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Mold Library
Museums · 0.7 km
Bethesda Chapel
Historic churches · 0.7 km
St Mary's Church, Mold
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Bailey Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Mold Castle
Literary houses · 0.9 km
The Bailey Hill
Castles · 0.9 km
County Hall, Mold
Gardens · 1.0 km
Tyddyn Mount
Literary houses · 1.1 km
Clwyd Theatr
Theatres · 1.4 km
Nearby
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English Congregational Church
English Congregational Church — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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St Mary's Church hall, Mold
St Mary's Church hall, Mold — grade II listed church in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · North Wales
Mold Library
Mold Library — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
Bethesda Chapel
Bethesda Chapel — Grade II* Listed Calvinistic Methodist chapel in Mold, Wales.
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
St Mary's Church, Mold
St Mary's Church, Mold — Grade I listed church in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Mold gold cape
Places to stay
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The Beaufort Park Hotel and Conference Centre
The Beaufort Park Hotel and Conference Centre — a hotel in wales north.
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📷 5Campsites · North Wales
Fron Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Fron Farm Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in wales north.
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📷 5Hotels · North Wales
Springfield Hotel
Springfield Hotel — a hotel in wales north.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
The Crown Inn
The Crown Inn — a restaurant in wales north.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
Castle Hotel
Castle Hotel in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Barclodiad y Gawres
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mold gold cape?
- Mold gold cape is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH7 1UF), in the parish of Mold.
- What is Mold gold cape?
- Mold gold cape — a hill-fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mold gold cape?
- The nearest railway station is Buckley, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH7 1UF.
- Is Mold gold cape free to visit?
- Yes, Mold gold cape is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mold gold cape?
- The nearest railway station is Buckley, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH7 1UF.