Hill forts · South Wales
Monmouthshire
Also known as: Sir Fynwy
In or near Raglan.
Monmouthshire — a hill-fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monmouthshire is a hill fort in wales-south, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Monmouthshire is a hill-fort located in South Wales. It is an ancient site, notable for its historical significance in the region. The fort's structures and earthworks provide insight into early British defensive architecture.
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Background
Visiting
Tourism remains an important element of the county's economy. It generated just under £245 million in income in 2019, from 2.28 million visitors. The sector also provides employment for over 3,000 inhabitants of the county, approximately 10 per cent of the total working population.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7833, -2.8667
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Mitchel Troy
- Postcode
- NP15 2BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Monmouthshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Castell Gwern-y-cwrt
Literary houses · 1.3 km
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Gardens · 1.4 km
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Castles · 1.4 km
Raglan Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
The Artha
Gardens · 2.0 km
The Beaufort
Hotels · 2.3 km
St Cadoc's Church
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Castle near Penrhos Church
Literary houses · 2.3 km
Raglan
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
High House
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Nearby
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Castell Gwern-y-cwrt
Castell Gwern-y-cwrt — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 3Gardens · South Wales
Llwyn-y-gaer House
Llwyn-y-gaer House — a garden in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South Wales
Castle near Penrhos Church
Castle near Penrhos Church — a castle in wales south.
📷 5Castles · South Wales
Raglan Castle
Raglan Castle — late medieval castle in Monmouthshire, Wales.
Where to eat & stay near Monmouthshire
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
The Bridge Caravan and campsite
The Bridge Caravan and campsite — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Bridge Caravan and Camping Site
Bridge Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite
Hendre Farmhouse Orchard Campsite — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Green Dragon, Monmouth
The Green Dragon, Monmouth in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
The Punch House
The Punch House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Blestium
Blestium — archaeological site in Monmouth, Wales, UK.
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Carn Llechart
Carn Llechart — archaeological site in Neath Port Talbot County Borough, Wales, UK.
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Carn Pentyle-Hir & Adjacent Round Cairn
Carn Pentyle-Hir & Adjacent Round Cairn — archaeological site in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monmouthshire?
- Monmouthshire is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP15 2BZ), in the parish of Mitchel Troy.
- What is Monmouthshire?
- Monmouthshire — a hill-fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monmouthshire?
- Drivers can use postcode NP15 2BZ.
- Who owns Monmouthshire?
- Monmouthshire is owned by Monmouthshire County Council.
- Is Monmouthshire a protected site?
- Yes — Monmouthshire is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Monmouthshire free to visit?
- Yes, Monmouthshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monmouthshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NP15 2BZ. It sits within the Monmouthshire parliamentary constituency.