Hill forts · Mid Wales
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
In or near Borth.
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales — a hill-fort in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Vale of Rheidol · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is a hill fort in wales-mid, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich archaeological and built heritage of Wales. Visitors can engage with various resources, including publications and public events, to learn more about the historical significance of Welsh sites.
Place summary
The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is a hill-fort located in Mid Wales. It is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of the region's historical monuments, reflecting the area's archaeological significance.
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Background
History
In 1882 Sir John Lubbock pioneered the Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882. This Act, concerned principally with prehistoric monuments rather than with later, medieval structures, encouraged owners to voluntarily transfer important sites into the safekeeping of Her Majesty's Commissioners of Works. It also discouraged the public from damaging monuments by threatening to impose stiff penalties. The first Schedule of monuments resulted from a nationwide inquiry among interested local antiquarian societies. In order to add monuments to this Schedule, the First Inspector of Ancient Monuments, General Pitt-Rivers, travelled the British Isles examining the known sites, and searching for new…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4144, -4.0689
- District
- Ceredigion
- Parish
- Aberystwyth
- Postcode
- SY23 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ceredigion Preseli
- Established
- 1908
- Nearest railway station
- Vale of Rheidol — 0.7 km
- Official site
- rcahmw.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales?
- Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY23 3BU), in the parish of Aberystwyth.
- What is Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales?
- Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales — a hill-fort in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Vale of Rheidol, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY23 3BU.
- When was Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales built?
- Built or established in 1908.
- Is Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales free to visit?
- Yes, Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales is free to enter.
- How do I get to Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales?
- The nearest railway station is Vale of Rheidol, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY23 3BU.