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Old Oswestry Hill Fort, B5069, Gobowen, Oswestry Shropshire. Free entry

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Accessibility

The site contains steep pathways and uneven ground, so strong footwear is recommended. Mountain biking and cycling are not permitted on the hillfort.

Brief description

"The huge hillfort at Old Oswestry was probably the stronghold and principal settlement of an Iron Age tribe, with its 40 acres protected by formidable ramparts.

Old Oswestry was built and occupied during the Iron Age (800 BC to AD 43) and is one of the best-preserved hillforts in Britain. During this period Britain was divided into numerous tribal territories, and the hillfort was probably a stronghold and principal settlement for one of these. A fine example of a ‘multi-vallate’ or multiple rampart hillfort, it is one of a dense band of hillforts in eastern Wales and the Marches. It remained in use for almost 1,000 years."

Sheep and cattle graze across the hillfort, so please keep dogs on leads.

Address

Old Oswestry Hill Fort, B5069, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 7AA; Near Gatacre Avenue, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1HT

Email

Phone

Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/old-oswestry-hillfort/

https://www.visitoswestry.co.uk/attractions/oswestry-hillfort-old-oswestry/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Oswestry
Directions

Near Gatacre Avenue, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1HT; Free parking is available off of Gatacre Avenue (postcode SY11 1DP), a quarter mile walk along a public footpath from the hillfort.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Transport

Amenities

In Oswestry

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