Scheduled MonumentsWalesCraig y Ddinas Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Craig y Ddinas Hillfort

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR178
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Craig y Ddinas Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork situated in Breconshire, Wales. The site occupies a naturally defensive hilltop position and comprises an Iron Age fort of significant strategic importance within the local landscape. The hillfort features substantial earthen ramparts and ditches that define its fortified enclosure, typical of Iron Age settlement and defence patterns across Wales. Its placement within the Brecon Beacons region reflects the broader pattern of Iron Age hillforts established across South Wales during the later prehistoric period.

Craig y Ddinas Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Craig y Ddinas Hillfort?

Craig y Ddinas Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork situated in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR178.

What period does Craig y Ddinas Hillfort date from?

Craig y Ddinas 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 Craig y Ddinas Hillfort?

Craig y Ddinas 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 BR178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Craig y Ddinas Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig y Bwlch round cairn (5.2 km), Tarren y Bwlch round cairn (5.7 km), Ffos Toncenglau cross ridge dyke (5.9 km).

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