Archaeological sites · North Wales
Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure
In or near Q737888.
Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Ian Warburton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tygwyn · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure is a archaeological located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure is an archaeological site located in North Wales. It features a well-preserved defensive structure, indicative of early settlement patterns. The site offers insights into the region's historical landscape and social organisation.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8870, -4.1078
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Talsarnau
- Postcode
- LL47 6TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Tygwyn — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/3802931575 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure?
- Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL47 6TR), in the parish of Talsarnau.
- What is Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure?
- Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Tygwyn, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL47 6TR.
- Is Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure free to visit?
- Yes, Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Tygwyn, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL47 6TR.