Scheduled MonumentsWalesDinas Cadnant Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Dinas Cadnant Hillfort

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN048
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dinas Cadnant is a prehistoric hillfort located on the island of Anglesey in north-west Wales. The monument consists of a substantial rampart and ditch enclosure situated on elevated ground, presenting the characteristic defensive architecture of Iron Age settlement. The site represents an important example of the fortified settlements that emerged across Wales during the later prehistoric period, reflecting patterns of territorial control and social organisation among Iron Age communities. The hillfort's strategic position and structural integrity contribute to our understanding of late prehistoric settlement hierarchies and defensive strategies in north Wales.

Dinas Cadnant Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN048. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dinas Cadnant Hillfort?

Dinas Cadnant is a prehistoric hillfort located on the island of Anglesey in north-west Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN048.

What period does Dinas Cadnant Hillfort date from?

Dinas Cadnant Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dinas Cadnant Hillfort?

Dinas Cadnant 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 AN048.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dinas Cadnant Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glascoed Round Cairn (8.5 km), Cae Metta Hut Group (8.6 km), Glascoed Ancient Village (8.7 km).

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