Hill forts · South West England
Place Wood Hillfort
In or near Buckland in the Moor.
Place Wood Hillfort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Place Wood Hillfort is a hill fort located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Place Wood Hillfort is a hill-fort located in South-West England. It is an archaeological site that reflects the region's prehistoric defences and settlement patterns. The fortification offers insights into Iron Age life and military strategy.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5292, -3.7494
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Ashburton
- Postcode
- TQ13 7FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/5152218543 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Place Wood Hillfort?
- Place Wood Hillfort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 7FS), in the parish of Ashburton.
- What is Place Wood Hillfort?
- Place Wood Hillfort — a hill fort in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Place Wood Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 7FS.
- Is Place Wood Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Place Wood Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Place Wood Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 7FS.