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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 →
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.
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.
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.
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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