Archaeological sites · South Wales
Twmbarlwm Fort
In or near Newport.
Twmbarlwm Fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Rudi Winter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crosskeys · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Twmbarlwm Fort is a archaeological located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Twmbarlwm Fort is an archaeological site located in South Wales. This ancient hillfort dates back to the Iron Age and is characterised by its well-preserved earthworks. It offers insights into the defensive structures used during that period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6271, -3.0959
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Crosskeys
- Postcode
- NP11 6GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Crosskeys — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/927099450 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twmbarlwm Fort?
- Twmbarlwm Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 6GZ), in the parish of Crosskeys.
- What is Twmbarlwm Fort?
- Twmbarlwm Fort — a archaeological in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Twmbarlwm Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP11 6GZ.
- Is Twmbarlwm Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Twmbarlwm Fort is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Twmbarlwm Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Twmbarlwm Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twmbarlwm Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Crosskeys, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 6GZ.