Hill forts · South Wales
Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort
Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Port Talbot Parkway · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort is a hill fort located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort is located in South Wales. This archaeological site features the remains of a fortification from the Iron Age, showcasing the historical significance of hill forts in ancient British society.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6115, -3.7511
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Cwmavon
- Postcode
- SA13 2RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Port Talbot Parkway — 3 km
- Official site
- ancientmonuments.uk
Sources
- osm: way/569378853 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort?
- Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA13 2RX), in the parish of Cwmavon.
- What is Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort?
- Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA13 2RX.
- Is Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pen-y-Castell Iron Age Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Port Talbot Parkway, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA13 2RX.