Caer Caradoc (Chapel Lawn) facts for kids
Caer Caradoc (Chapel Lawn) is an ancient place in Shropshire, England. It's a special kind of old fort called an Iron Age hill fort. The name Caer Caradog comes from the Welsh language.
This hill fort is located in the south-west part of Shropshire. It's close to the town of Clun and looks over the small village of Chapel Lawn.
What is Caer Caradoc?
Caer Caradoc is a hill fort from the Iron Age. This was a time in history before the Romans came to Britain. People built these forts on top of hills for protection. They used them as safe places or even small towns.
This site is also a "Scheduled Monument." This means it's a very important historical place. The government protects it so it won't be damaged.
Finding Caer Caradoc
The hill fort is in an area called "Open Access land." This means you are allowed to walk there. You can reach it by following a public footpath. This path runs between two farms, Wax Hall and Bryncambric.
Another Caer Caradoc?
It can be a bit confusing, but there are two hill forts named Caer Caradoc in Shropshire! The other one is near Church Stretton. It's about 16 miles (26 km) to the north-west. So, when you hear "Caer Caradoc," it's good to check which one people mean!
Images for kids
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This 3D view shows the shape of Caer Caradoc hill fort.
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