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 located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG332. The site represents Iron Age defensive settlement, a period when such fortified hilltop locations served as centres of control and refuge across Britain. The hillfort's physical character comprises earthen ramparts and ditches defining an enclosed hilltop settlement, typical of Iron Age fortification practice in Wales. Archaeological and historical investigation has established its significance as evidence of Iron Age territorial organisation and settlement hierarchy in the Welsh landscape.

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 located 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 the UK.

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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