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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 fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG229. The site comprises a hillfort with defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age construction, consisting of ramparts and ditches that would have enclosed and protected a settlement on elevated terrain. Such hillforts were characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Wales, serving as centres of population, defence, and possibly economic or social importance to Iron Age communities. The monument remains a significant archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies in prehistoric 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 fortified settlement located in Wales, 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 the UK.

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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