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Walterstone Camp

Hillfort

<b>Walterstone Camp</b>Posted by thesweetcheatImage © A. Brookes (24.1.2015)
Nearest Town:Abergavenny (12km SSW)
OS Ref (GB):   SO349251 / Sheet: 161
Latitude:51° 55' 12.43" N
Longitude:   2° 56' 48.11" W

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<b>Walterstone Camp</b>Posted by thesweetcheat

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I tried to visit this site two years ago with little success. I was in the area to look at the Walterstone Motte and Baily castle and thought while I was in the area I would check the hillfort out - as you do! I followed the narrow lane up to Grove Farm to ask for permission but was told the land belonged to a house on th eopposite side of the hillfort. I drove round to the house identified only to be told the land belonged to Grove Farm and I would have to ask there! In the end I gave up!! Posted by CARL
22nd June 2010ce

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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