Wapley Hill

Looking south to Wapley Hill.

Wapley Hill is an Iron Age hill fort located in Herefordshire, England, 3 km south-east of Presteigne.

Location

Wapley Hill stands in mixed woodland on a west-facing escarpment to the south of the B4362 road from Presteigne to Mortimer's Cross.

The Herefordshire Trail way-marked long distance footpath passes through the site.

Description

The defences stand at a height of 5.6m and occupy 6 hectares. The entrance is situated on the southern side and comprises a 90m passage.

A 'ritual shaft' dating from the late Bronze Age is sunk to a depth of 33m.

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Coordinates: 52°15′23″N 2°57′35″W / 52.256430°N 2.959796°W / 52.256430; -2.959796


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