Hill forts · North Wales
Pillar of Eliseg
Also known as: Croes Eliseg
In or near Rhosllanerchrugog.
Pillar of Eliseg — monument in Denbighshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berwyn · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Pillar of Eliseg, the nearest railway station is Berwyn, located 1.4 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is LL20 8DF.
About
Pillar of Eliseg is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Cadw. Managed by Cadw. Wikidata describes it as: "monument in Denbighshire, Wales". Coordinates: 52.9921°, -3.1892°.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=19678
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Pillar of Eliseg is an early Christian cross from the 9th century, located on a Bronze Age burial cairn. It features a weathered inscription that commemorates the rulers of the kingdom of Powys and is believed to have served as a political monument. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and its connection to the nearby Valle Crucis Abbey.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Pillar of Eliseg – also known as Elise's Pillar or Croes Elisedd in Welsh – stands near Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, Wales [Grid reference SJ 20267 44527]. It was erected by Cyngen ap Cadell (died 855), king of Powys in honour of his great-grandfather Elisedd ap Gwylog. The form Eliseg found on the pillar is assumed to be a mistake by the carver of the inscription.
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Background
History
Whilst the pillar itself dates to the 9th century, the large artificial mound is thought to be significantly older, probably from the Early Bronze Age. The pillar itself was built within the lordship of Yale.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.9921, -3.1892
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Llantysilio
- Postcode
- LL20 8DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Berwyn — 1.4 km
- Opening
- Open all year — during reasonable daylight hours
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q3090852 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pillar of Eliseg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Elisegs Pfeiler 5 Südost.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pillar of Eliseg?
- Pillar of Eliseg is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL20 8DF), in the parish of Llantysilio.
- What is Pillar of Eliseg?
- Pillar of Eliseg — monument in Denbighshire, Wales.
- How do I get to Pillar of Eliseg?
- The nearest railway station is Berwyn, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL20 8DF.
- Who runs Pillar of Eliseg?
- Pillar of Eliseg is operated by Cadw.
- Is Pillar of Eliseg a listed building?
- Pillar of Eliseg is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Pillar of Eliseg free to visit?
- Yes, Pillar of Eliseg is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pillar of Eliseg?
- The nearest railway station is Berwyn, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL20 8DF.