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Ffridd Fechan Fort is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, north-west Wales. The site is defined by its defensive earthwork characteristics typical of Iron Age fortifications in the region, comprising ramparts and ditches positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance as evidence of later prehistoric settlement and territorial control in the upland areas of medieval Wales. The fort represents the type of defended settlement that would have served both residential and strategic functions during the Iron Age period.
Ffridd Fechan Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME127. View the official record →
Ffridd Fechan Fort is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Meirionnydd, north-west Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME127.
Ffridd Fechan Fort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Ffridd Fechan Fort 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 ME127.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle (and Early Field System) on Bryn Seward (6.2 km), Hut Enclosure and Early Field System South of Mynydd Graigwen (6.3 km), Hut Group 530m SSE of Cyfannedd Fawr (6.5 km).
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