Hill forts · South Wales
St Arvans
In or near Caerwent.
St Arvans — a hill-fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
St Arvans is a hill fort in wales-south, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Arvans is a hill-fort located in South Wales. This historical site showcases ancient fortifications and offers insights into early settlement patterns in the region. The remains reflect the strategic importance of the area in prehistoric times.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6660, -2.7000
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- St. Arvans
- Postcode
- NP16 6ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: St Arvans (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Penterry
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St Arvan's Church
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Arvans?
- St Arvans is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6ER), in the parish of St. Arvans.
- What is St Arvans?
- St Arvans — a hill-fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Arvans?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6ER.
- Is St Arvans a protected site?
- Yes — St Arvans is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is St Arvans free to visit?
- Yes, St Arvans is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Arvans?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6ER.