Hill forts · South West England
Welshbury Hill Fort
In or near Abenhall.
Welshbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Welshbury Hill Fort is a hill fort located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Welshbury Hill Fort is a hill fort located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance as an ancient earthwork site, showcasing the defensive structures used during its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8374, -2.4694
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Littledean
- Postcode
- GL14 3LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/29958958 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Welshbury Hill Fort?
- Welshbury Hill Fort is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL14 3LJ), in the parish of Littledean.
- What is Welshbury Hill Fort?
- Welshbury Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Welshbury Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL14 3LJ.
- Is Welshbury Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Welshbury Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Welshbury Hill Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL14 3LJ. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.