Hill forts · South Wales
Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort
Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Alan Hughes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garth (Bridgend) · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort is a hill fort 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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Place summary
Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort is located in South Wales. This archaeological site represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive structures in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5840, -3.6773
- District
- Bridgend
- Parish
- Llangynwyd Middle
- Postcode
- CF34 9SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Garth (Bridgend) — 2.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/1764637294 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort?
- Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF34 9SD), in the parish of Llangynwyd Middle.
- What is Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort?
- Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort — a hill fort in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Garth (Bridgend), about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF34 9SD.
- Is Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Y Bwlwarcau Iron Age hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Garth (Bridgend), about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF34 9SD.