Caer Caradoc
Caer Caradoc is one of the most prominent of the South Shropshire Hills, with a summit of approximately 459 metres or 1500 feet above sea level. Close to the summit is the site of an iron age hill fort.
The history of Caer Caradoc is often
associated with Caradoc, one of the last British leaders to
resist the Roman invasion around 43AD. The Romans called him
Caractacus.
According to the record (or is it legend?), Caractacus made a last stand with his followers on a hill that might possibly have been what we now know as Caer Caradoc. Caractacus was defeated and taken, as a prisoner, to Rome.
It seems, though, that there are a number of other locations that might also have been the location for his defeat and capture.
According to the record (or is it legend?), Caractacus made a last stand with his followers on a hill that might possibly have been what we now know as Caer Caradoc. Caractacus was defeated and taken, as a prisoner, to Rome.
It seems, though, that there are a number of other locations that might also have been the location for his defeat and capture.
 Caer Caradoc Hill |
 Caer Caradoc in the early morning,seen from The Long Mynd |
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