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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Moel Hiraddug Hillfort

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL012
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moel Hiraddug is a prehistoric hillfort located in Flintshire, north-east Wales, situated on high ground commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The fort dates to the Iron Age and comprises a substantial univallate or multivallate defensive circuit of banks and ditches enclosing the hilltop summit. The site represents an important example of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in the region, typical of the defended hilltop enclosures that characterise prehistoric defence strategies in Wales during the pre-Roman period. Its prominent position and substantial earthwork construction indicate its significance as a defended settlement and gathering place for the local Iron Age community.

Moel Hiraddug Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL012. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moel Hiraddug Hillfort?

Moel Hiraddug is a prehistoric hillfort located in Flintshire, north-east Wales, situated on high ground commanding views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL012.

What period does Moel Hiraddug Hillfort date from?

Moel Hiraddug 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 Moel Hiraddug Hillfort?

Moel Hiraddug 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 FL012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moel Hiraddug Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffynnon Beuno Cave (6.2 km), Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (7.5 km), Ffynnon Fair (Well), Cefn (8 km).

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