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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Llechlwyd Hillfort

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME124
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llechlwyd Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME124. The site comprises the remains of a hillfort typical of Iron Age defensive structures in Wales, constructed to command views across the surrounding landscape and serve as a secure settlement for a community and their livestock. The fort's physical defences consist of earthwork ramparts and ditches arranged to exploit the natural topography of the hilltop location. As with many hillforts in the region, Llechlwyd would have functioned during the later prehistoric period as both a practical stronghold and a centre of local authority and resource control.

Llechlwyd Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME124. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llechlwyd Hillfort?

Llechlwyd Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME124. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME124.

What period does Llechlwyd Hillfort date from?

Llechlwyd 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 Llechlwyd Hillfort?

Llechlwyd 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 ME124.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llechlwyd Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tal-y-Gareg Camp (0.4 km), Castell-Mawr (1.8 km), Domen Ddreiniog (2.5 km).

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