Hill forts · East Midlands
Wincobank Hill Fort
In or near Scholes.
Wincobank Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Pickersgill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Meadowhall Interchange · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wincobank Hill Fort is a hill fort located in england-east-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
Wincobank Hill Fort is an ancient hill-fort located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and archaeological remains, representing a key site from Britain's prehistoric era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4144, -1.4331
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S9 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Meadowhall Interchange — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/854077261 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wincobank Hill Fort?
- Wincobank Hill Fort is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S9 1AL), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Wincobank Hill Fort?
- Wincobank Hill Fort — a hill fort in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wincobank Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Meadowhall Interchange, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S9 1AL.
- Is Wincobank Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Wincobank Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wincobank Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Meadowhall Interchange, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S9 1AL.