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Moel y Gaer, Cefn is a prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated at an elevated position commanding views across the surrounding landscape. The site consists of defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age fortifications, comprising ramparts and ditches that would have enclosed and protected a settlement. Dating to the Iron Age period, the hillfort represents an important element of the prehistoric settlement pattern in North Wales, reflecting the strategic and social significance of elevated defensive positions during this era. The monument's physical remains, though subject to erosion and land use changes over millennia, continue to provide archaeological evidence of Iron Age settlement practices and defensive architecture in the region.
Moel y Gaer, Cefn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE126. View the official record →
Moel y Gaer, Cefn is a prehistoric hillfort located in Denbighshire, Wales, situated at an elevated position commanding views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE126.
Moel y Gaer, Cefn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Moel y Gaer, Cefn 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 DE126.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Valle Crucis Abbey (4.4 km), Deeside Slateworks (4.8 km), Owain Glyndwr's Mount (5.2 km).
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