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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Mynydd Maendy Hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM GM099
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Maendy Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM099. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents an important example of hillforts that dominated the Welsh landscape during this period, serving defensive and possibly administrative functions for Iron Age communities. The hillfort's physical remains comprise defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age fortification, including ditches and banks positioned to exploit the natural topography of the hilltop location. Such monuments provide archaeological evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns, territorial organisation, and the militaristic concerns of prehistoric Welsh societies.

Mynydd Maendy Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Maendy Hillfort?

Mynydd Maendy Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM GM099. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM099.

What period does Mynydd Maendy Hillfort date from?

Mynydd Maendy 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 Mynydd Maendy Hillfort?

Mynydd Maendy 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 GM099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Maendy Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mynydd Ton Cairns (1.8 km), Bwlch y Clawdd Dyke (2 km), Mynydd y Gelli kerb cairn (2.4 km).

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