Hill forts · North Wales
Old Oswestry
In or near Llanyblodwel.
Old Oswestry — hillfort in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oswestry · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Oswestry, the nearest railway station is Oswestry, located 1.2 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is SY10 7AA.
About
Old Oswestry is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Part of Old Oswestry hillfort, and two adjacent sections of Wat's Dyke. Wikidata describes it as: "hillfort in Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8720°, -3.0478°.
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Summary from the official site
Old Oswestry Hillfort is a significant archaeological site believed to have been the main settlement of an Iron Age tribe, featuring extensive ramparts that protect its 40 acres. Visitors can explore the historical landscape and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Old Oswestry (Welsh: Hen Ddinas) is a large early Iron Age hill fort in the Welsh Marches near Oswestry in north west Shropshire, England. The earthworks, which remain one of the best preserved hill forts in the UK, have been described as "The Stonehenge of the Iron Age Period". After the hill fort was abandoned, it was incorporated into Wat's Dyke by the Mercians during the Early Medieval period. The hill fort was designated as a scheduled monument in 1934. The site is now managed by English Heritage. The accessible hill fort, at 160 metres (520 ft) ordnance datum, gives panoramic views across North and Mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
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Background
History
The earliest occupation of the site began in the 8th century BC and continued up until the Roman conquest of Britain. Its inhabitants were either from the tribes of the Cornovii or Ordovices. The complexity of defences suggests there have been several phases of development. In the earliest period, a few round huts were sited on the undefended hillock. Subsequently these were enclosed by a double bank and ditch that enclosed 5.3 ha. Entrances were placed at the east and west ends of the earthworks where the inner bank was pulled inwards to create large gateways. Later a third bank was added on all sides except the south east where the hill's steep incline made it unnecessary. The western…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8720, -3.0478
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Selattyn and Gobowen
- Postcode
- SY10 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Oswestry — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7084681 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Oswestry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Old Oswestry Hillfort (aerial).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Oswestry?
- Old Oswestry is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY10 7AA), in the parish of Selattyn and Gobowen.
- What is Old Oswestry?
- Old Oswestry — hillfort in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Old Oswestry?
- The nearest railway station is Oswestry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY10 7AA.
- Who runs Old Oswestry?
- Old Oswestry is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Old Oswestry a listed building?
- Old Oswestry is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Old Oswestry free to visit?
- Yes, Old Oswestry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Oswestry?
- The nearest railway station is Oswestry, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY10 7AA.