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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Allt Dolanog Hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM MG229
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allt Dolanog Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG229. The site consists of substantial ramparts and ditches characteristic of Iron Age hillforts, demonstrating the settlement patterns and defensive strategies employed by communities in this period. Its physical remains preserve evidence of the fortification techniques used to protect the hillfort occupants and their livestock during the later prehistoric period. The site contributes to our understanding of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation in Wales.

Allt Dolanog Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG229. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Dolanog Hillfort?

Allt Dolanog Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG229. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG229.

What period does Allt Dolanog Hillfort date from?

Allt Dolanog Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Dolanog Hillfort?

Allt Dolanog Hillfort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MG229.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Dolanog Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gorddyn Hillfort (1.9 km), Cae'r-Mynach Round Cairn (2.9 km), Pen-llys Hillfort (4.4 km).

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