Wapley Hill

Wapley Hill is an Iron Age fortification in Staunton on Arrow, Herefordshire featuring multiple defensive structures across its slopes. The site displays five steep banks and ditches arranged strategically to protect the hilltop from approaching threats.

The site was built during the Iron Age as a fortified settlement and reflects the advanced engineering of that period. Later, people used the area for farming, leaving behind medieval features visible today.

The ritual shaft discovered within the fort indicates religious practices and ceremonial activities of Celtic communities during the Iron Age period.

Access is available through the southern side where paths lead onto the broader Herefordshire Way trail system. The steep banks and ditches make the terrain uneven, so visitors should wear suitable walking boots and expect a moderate climb.

A ritual shaft was discovered inside the fort, suggesting religious ceremonies took place there during the Iron Age. This finding indicates the site held spiritual importance beyond its role as a military stronghold.

Location: Staunton on Arrow

GPS coordinates: 52.25587,-2.96099

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03