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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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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 Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Oswestry worth exploring.
Oswestry has good independent cafes and restaurants. The Saturday market for local Shropshire and Welsh produce. Local food is excellent. Download Roam free to discover Oswestry's food scene.
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Old Oswestry and border town status drive visitors. Strong independent retail and food. The Heritage Railway brings enthusiasts. List your Oswestry business on Roam to reach local customers in Shropshire.
Roam covers all of Oswestry including Gobowen, Whittington, Selattyn, Rhoswiel, Chirk. 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.
