Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoed-y-Gaer Hillfort

Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort

England
List entry 1006279
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is an Iron Age fortification located in Shropshire. The site comprises a substantial univallate earthwork with a single defensive bank and ditch, characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its strategic positioning reflects the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in the Welsh Marches region. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding the defensive architecture and settlement hierarchy of pre-Roman Britain.

Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006279. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?

Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is an Iron Age fortification located in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006279.

Who is responsible for protecting Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?

Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006279.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed-y-Gaer Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanyblodwel Bridge (6.1 km), Offa's Dyke: section 360yds (330m) long, Llynclys Hill (6.4 km), Rhyd-Meredydd Bridge over River Tanat (6.7 km).

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