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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 defensive earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference GM099. The site comprises a hilltop fortification constructed during the Iron Age, featuring defensive banks and ditches that exploit the natural topography of its elevated position. Such hillforts were characteristic of Iron Age settlement and territorial control in Wales and the broader British landscape, serving functions related to defence, social authority, and economic activity. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the region.

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 defensive earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference 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 Britain.

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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