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The Great Britain Guide

Hill forts · North Wales

Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort

In or near Llanyblodwel.

Free admission

Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Old Oswestry, the path around the rim of the hillfort - geograph.org.uk - 5083413

Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Oswestry · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort 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

Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort is a significant archaeological site located in North Wales. This hill fort dates back to the Iron Age and is notable for its extensive earthworks and defensive structures. It provides insight into prehistoric settlement and social organisation in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.8721, -3.0479
District
Shropshire
Parish
Selattyn and Gobowen
Postcode
SY10 7AA
Parliamentary constituency
North Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Oswestry1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort?
Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY10 7AA), in the parish of Selattyn and Gobowen.
What is Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort?
Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort?
The nearest railway station is Oswestry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY10 7AA.
Is Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort free to visit?
Yes, Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort is free to enter.
How do I get to Old Oswestry Iron Age Hill Fort?
The nearest railway station is Oswestry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY10 7AA.