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Llandegley Rocks is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the Iron Age defensive settlements that characterised the upland regions of central Wales. The site occupies a naturally prominent rocky outcrop, which provided both strategic advantage and defensive strength, reducing the necessity for extensive artificial fortifications. The hillfort dates to the Iron Age period, when such fortified settlements served as centres of occupation, refuge, and territorial control across the Welsh landscape. The rocky topography of Llandegley Rocks itself constitutes a significant element of its defensive character, with the natural stone formations supplementing any constructed earthworks to create a formidable stronghold.
Llandegley Rocks hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD264. View the official record →
Llandegley Rocks is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the Iron Age defensive settlements that characterised the upland regions of central Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD264.
Llandegley Rocks hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Llandegley Rocks 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 RD264.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Giant's Grave round cairn (7.5 km), The Mount Mound & Bailey Castle, Hundred House (7.9 km), Hundred House round barrow (7.9 km).
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