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Dinas Melin-y-Wig is a prehistoric hillfort located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site is situated on elevated terrain characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in North Wales, commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The fortification features defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age construction, including ramparts and ditches designed to protect against contemporary threats. As a designated ancient monument under Cadw, the site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and territorial control in the Meirionnydd region during the Iron Age period.
Dinas Melin-y-Wig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME014. View the official record →
Dinas Melin-y-Wig is a prehistoric hillfort located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME014.
Dinas Melin-y-Wig dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Dinas Melin-y-Wig 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 ME014.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhug ornamental wrought iron gates (5.5 km), Corwen Churchyard Cross (6.5 km), Llangar Old Church (6.9 km).
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