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Walterstone Camp

Hillfort

Miscellaneous

From "Herefordshire Register of Countryside Treasures" (1981 H&WCC):
Walterstone Camp and Chapel Site

Circular hill fort of Iron-age. Occupies 17 ha. (4.25 acres) on NW side of Monnow Valley.

3 impressive ramparts covered with woodland and the interior is a neglected garden. Entrances at NE and SW cutting through the ramparts.

Location

1/2 mile E of St. Mary's Parish Church at the end of spur: public footpath along north side.


Adjacent is the site of a chapel supposed to have been dedicated to St Ailsworth.
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
16th February 2009ce
Edited 22nd February 2015ce

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