Scheduled MonumentsWalesFron Goch hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Fron Goch hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM MG332
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Fron Goch is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG332. The monument dates to the Iron Age, representing a period of significant defensive settlement construction across Britain. The site is characterized by the earthwork defences typical of hillforts from this era, comprising banks and ditches positioned to command views of the surrounding landscape. Such fortified settlements served as centres of control, habitation, and refuge during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the social and political organization of Iron Age communities in Wales.

Fron Goch hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fron Goch hillfort?

Fron Goch is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference MG332. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG332.

What period does Fron Goch hillfort date from?

Fron Goch 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 Fron Goch hillfort?

Fron Goch 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 MG332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fron Goch hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhos-Dyrnog Standing Stone (1 km), Factory-isaf, Abercegir: Fulling mill wheel and machinery (2.2 km), Moelfre round barrow (4 km).

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