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Old Oswestry Hillfort

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A multivallate (having multiple banks and ditches) hillfort in north western Shropshire about a half mile north of Oswestry. In this case multivallate is a most appropriate description, as Old Oswestry Hillfort has no fewer than 5 banks and ditches pierced by entrances on the east and west.

It seems likely that the earliest hillfort here was built in the 6th century BCE, and was enclosed by only a pair of banks and ditches for defense. The area enclosed measures about 8.4 hectares (about 20 acres), while the site as a whole encompasses 40 acres. A third ditch was added later, and outside this are a series of pits which may have been enclosures for animals, or possibly storage pits. Two very deep and steep-sided banks were added as the final phase of construction.

The earliest settlement here was likely in the Late Bronze Age, as remains of hut circles from this era have been found. The site was inhabited until the end of the Iron Age. There have been finds of Romann tile and pottery on the site, but there is no indication of a Roman settlement.

Old Oswestry Hillfort has been callled the most impressive in the Welsh Borders.
Oswestry, Shropshire, England

About Old Oswestry Hillfort
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: On a minor road half mile north of Oswestry, off the B4069. Open access site.
Website: Old Oswestry Hillfort
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OS SJ294308
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Granary Cottage - 2.2 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Oswestry, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £240

Stable Cottage - 2.2 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Oswestry, Shropshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £240

The Old Rectory Cottage - 2.6 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Selattyn, Shropshire Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £170

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The Smithfield Hotel - 0.7 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Oswestry, Shropshire Stay from: £49.50

Sebastians Hotel - 0.8 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Gobowen, Shropshire Stay from: £60.00

Wynnstay Hotel - 1 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Oswestry, Shropshire Stay from: £47.50

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Brownhill House - 8.5 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Brownhill, Shropshire From: £28.50

The Hand at Llanarmon - 8.6 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Llangollen, Clwyd From: £35.00

Murefield - 11.4 miles from Old Oswestry Hillfort Whitchurch, Shropshire From: £37.00

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Oswestry (Heritage Centre)
Tourist Information Centre
The Heritage Centre
2 Church Terrace
Oswestry
Shropshire
England
SY11 2TE
Tel: 01691 662 753
Fax: 01691 657 811
Email: ot@oswestry-welshborders.org.uk
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