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Caer Caradoc, Shropshire

Caer Caradoc is an Iron Age or late Bronze Age hillfort near Church Stretton, Shropshire. Local legend has it that this was the site of Caratacus' last battle against the Roman legions during the Roman conquest of Britain, and that after the battle he hid in the cave near its summit. It is within the council area of Shropshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1010723.

Place Type: Hillfort
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.552738,-2.77281
Grid Reference: SO 4769 9526
Civil Parish: Church Stretton CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 300284
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Caer_Caradoc,_Shropshire_300284

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