Croft Ambrey, Iron Age hill fort in Herefordshire, England
Croft Ambrey hill fort occupies 32 acres on Yatton Hill, featuring multiple rampart banks, internal ditches, and two complex entrance structures with ancient gateposts.
Archaeological excavations between 1960 and 1966 revealed continuous occupation from the 6th century BC until AD 48, with evidence of rectangular building structures.
The site contained numerous artifacts including iron tools, weapons, pottery, glass objects, and items made from bone and antler, indicating a developed settlement.
The Mortimer Trail footpath provides direct access to the fort, which sits adjacent to the National Trust Croft Castle parkland near the villages of Yarpole and Aymestrey.
The fort includes an annexe containing a Romano-Celtic temple and displays evidence of a medieval warren with up to five pillow mounds on its summit.
GPS coordinates: 52.29655,-2.81618
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:10
Croft Castle
1.4 km
Lucton School
2.4 km
Gatley Park
1.7 km
Mortimer's Cross Water Mill
3.6 km
Church of St Michael, Croft
1.5 km
The Post Office
3.7 km
Church of St Andrew
1.1 km
Church of St John the Baptist and St Alkmund
2.5 km
Church of St Leonard
3.2 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene
3.2 km
Methodist Chapel
3.7 km
Tower About 15 Metres South Of Church Of St Leonard
3.2 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk, A4110
3.7 km
Yatton Court And Attached Outhouses
2.3 km
Aymestrey Mill
2.3 km
Knoll Cottage
3.6 km
Brick House
3.7 km
Gateway And Curtain Wall
1.4 km
Lugg Bridge
3.6 km
Milestone
3.7 km
Gothic Pumphouse
1.1 km
Stable Block
1.4 km
Henry Hewes Almshouse
942 m
Tannery House
3.7 km
Terrace Wall To South And West Of Croft Castle
1.5 km
Barn About 5 Yards West Of Plough Farmhouse
3.6 km
Ford Farmhouse And Adjoining Stable
3.7 km
Hall Farmhouse
969 mReviews
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