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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Bryn y Saethau Hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM MG231
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn y Saethau Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM MG231. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents the defensive and domestic architecture characteristic of that period in Wales. The hillfort is defined by its defensive earthworks, which would have enclosed and protected a community occupying the elevated terrain. Such hillforts served as central places for regional populations, functioning as centres of power, refuge, and economic activity during the later prehistoric period.

Bryn y Saethau Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn y Saethau Hillfort?

Bryn y Saethau Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM MG231. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG231.

What period does Bryn y Saethau Hillfort date from?

Bryn y Saethau 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 Bryn y Saethau Hillfort?

Bryn y Saethau 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 MG231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn y Saethau Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pentre Camp (1.4 km), Cefn-Du Camp (3.2 km), Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography) (4 km).

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