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Prehistoric sites in Shropshire

Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle   A stone circle set on a plateau on the Shropshire border with Wales, between Corndon Hill and Stapeley Hill, offering fantastic panoramic views over the Black Mountains of Wales to the west. An outlying stone stands to the south of the circle. Priest Weston, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: Signposted off the minor road through Priest Weston. Steep walk to the top of the hill. - Photos of Mitchell's Fold Stone Circle OS SO304983 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Old Oswestry Hillfort    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. Oswestry, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Prehistoric Location: On a minor road half mile north of Oswestry, off the B4069. Open access site. Website: Old Oswestry Hillfort English Heritage OS SJ294308 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts