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Dinas Cerdin is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated on a prominent hilltop that commands views over the surrounding landscape. The site is defended by multiple ramparts and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortification design, indicating its function as a defensive settlement during the later prehistoric period. The hillfort's construction and occupation reflect the strategic importance of elevated positions in Iron Age territorial control and settlement patterns across Wales. The monument is scheduled as an ancient monument under the protection of Cadw, recognising its archaeological significance as evidence of Iron Age settlement and defensive architecture in the region.
Dinas Cerdin is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD016. View the official record →
Dinas Cerdin is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated on a prominent hilltop that commands views over the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD016.
Dinas Cerdin dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Dinas Cerdin 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 CD016.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound (5.1 km), Castell Nant-y-Garan (5.1 km), Pen Coed-Foel Camp (5.7 km).
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