Scheduled MonumentsWalesGelli-nedd Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Gelli-nedd Hillfort

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR248
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gelli-nedd Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by substantial defensive earthworks comprising an enclosing bank and ditch system, characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period in Wales. Its elevated position would have provided both defensive advantage and control over the surrounding landscape. The hillfort forms part of the broader pattern of Iron Age settlement and territorial organisation documented across the Brecon Beacons region.

Gelli-nedd Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR248. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Gelli-nedd Hillfort?

Gelli-nedd Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR248.

What period does Gelli-nedd Hillfort date from?

Gelli-nedd 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 Gelli-nedd Hillfort?

Gelli-nedd 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 BR248.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gelli-nedd Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glynneath Gunpowder Works (5.8 km), Craig y Ddinas Hillfort (5.9 km), Dinas Silica Mine (5.9 km).

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