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Old Oswestry Hillfort (one of the finest Iron Age hillforts in Britain), the town walls, the Heritage Railway, and a Shropshire border town of extraordinary prehistoric and medieval heritage
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Old Oswestry Hillfort — one of the finest Iron Age hillforts in Britain, with elaborate concentric ramparts — dates from around 800 BC. The town itself has medieval walls and a long history as a border market town. The Cambrian Heritage Railways preserve steam and diesel traction.
Old Oswestry Hillfort is extraordinary and free — the ramparts are outstanding. The town centre for good independent shops. The Bailey Head for the Saturday market. The Heritage Railway for steam trips.
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Oswestry has good independent cafes and restaurants. The Saturday market for local Shropshire and Welsh produce. Local food is excellent.
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Oswestry is a place in Shropshire known for old Oswestry Hillfort (one of the finest Iron Age hillforts in Britain), the town walls, the Heritage Railway, and a Shropshire border town of extraordinary prehistoric and medieval heritage. Old Oswestry Hillfort — one of the finest Iron Age hillforts in Britain, with elaborate concentric ramparts — dates from around 800 BC. The population is around 17,000.
Oswestry has good independent cafes and restaurants. The Saturday market for local Shropshire and Welsh produce. Local food is excellent.
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