Castle Ring is an Iron Age hill fort that occupies the highest spot in Cannock Chase. Roughly 2,500 years old, the fort would have been an important settlement in Iron Age Britain and is believed to have been occupied by Celtic tribe, the Cornovii. Castle Ring is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Roger

May 5, 2018

Castle Ring is a 2,500 year old Iron Age hill fort that was home to the Celtic Cornovi tribe.
Also a car park to start some fantastic walks in Cannock Chase.

Cookie's companions👣🐾🐾💔💔

February 18, 2019

Free parking. Always good to know. (The Cannock Chase Visitor centre is £6 for the day)

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Elevation 240 m

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Cannock Wood, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort

1. Castle Ring loop – Cannock Chase

2. View of Cannock Chase – Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Cannock Wood

3. Castle Ring Iron Age Hill Fort – View over Cannock Chase loop from Cannock Wood

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