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Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MG004) by Cadw. The site comprises earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, with evidence suggesting occupation during the later prehistoric period. The fort's defensive architecture, including its ramparts and associated earthworks, reflects the strategic importance of elevated positions in prehistoric Wales for both settlement and territorial control. Craig Rhiwarth represents a significant example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and the role of hillforts in prehistoric Welsh communities during the first millennium before the Common Era.
Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG004. View the official record →
Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM MG004) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG004.
Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Craig Rhiwarth Ancient Village 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 MG004.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Das Eithin Round Cairn (3.2 km), Ty Ucha Farmstead, Cwm Llech, Llangynog, Powys (3.5 km), Bwlch Sych round cairn (4.5 km).
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