Castle Ring

Castle Ring stands at 242 meters above sea level, featuring multiple lines of earthworks and defensive structures on the southern edge of Cannock Chase.

The Celtic tribe Cornovii established this fortified settlement around 500 BCE and maintained it until the Roman occupation in 43 CE.

The site evolved from an Iron Age defensive position to include a medieval hunting lodge, reflecting changes in land use through British history.

Visitors can access the site through walking trails in Cannock Wood, with paths circling the fort's perimeter along Victorian-era routes.

From its strategic position, inhabitants could observe other forts up to 20 miles away, including the distant Wrekin and the fort at Brownhills.

Location: Cannock Wood

Elevation above the sea: 242 m

GPS coordinates: 52.71320,-1.93600

Latest update: March 28, 2025 05:15