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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Ffridd Mathrafal Hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM MG232
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffridd Mathrafal is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Powys, Wales, classified under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MG232. The site represents Iron Age defensive settlement, characteristic of the fortified hilltop enclosures that emerged across Wales during the later prehistoric period. The hillfort is defined by its topographical position and earthwork defences, which would have provided commanding views across the surrounding landscape whilst serving to demarcate and protect a community settlement. Such hillforts functioned as centres of social, economic and defensive importance within Iron Age society, though the precise dating and phases of occupation at Ffridd Mathrafal remain subjects for archaeological investigation and scholarly interpretation.

Ffridd Mathrafal Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffridd Mathrafal Hillfort?

Ffridd Mathrafal is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Powys, Wales, classified under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation MG232. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG232.

What period does Ffridd Mathrafal Hillfort date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Ffridd Mathrafal Hillfort?

Ffridd Mathrafal 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 MG232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffridd Mathrafal Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mathrafal Castle (1.4 km), Pentre Camp (1.9 km), Cefn-Du Camp (3.7 km).

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