Scheduled MonumentsWalesCribyn Clottas
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Cribyn Clottas

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD081
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cribyn Clottas is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Iron Age defensive settlement in the region. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference CD081. The hillfort exhibits the characteristic earthwork defences typical of Iron Age hillforts, comprising defensive banks and ditches positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Such fortified settlements represent significant evidence of social organisation, territorial control, and defensive strategies employed during the Iron Age period in Wales.

Cribyn Clottas is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD081. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cribyn Clottas?

Cribyn Clottas is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Iron Age defensive settlement in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD081.

What period does Cribyn Clottas date from?

Cribyn Clottas 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 Cribyn Clottas?

Cribyn Clottas 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 CD081.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cribyn Clottas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaer Maesmynach (1.7 km), Llanwnnen Ring Motte (4.3 km), Castell Olwen (4.9 km).

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