Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd

Wales
Cadw SAM MG233
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen y Coed Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located at Cyfronydd in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG233. The site consists of a roughly circular or oval enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences, typical of Iron Age hillforts constructed across Wales during the later prehistoric period. The fortification would have served both defensive and administrative functions, controlling local territory and resources within its surrounding landscape. The earthworks remain visible in the modern topography, preserving evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial organisation in this region of Wales.

Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd?

Pen y Coed Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located at Cyfronydd in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG233. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG233.

What period does Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd date from?

Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd 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 Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd?

Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd 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 MG233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound in Churchyard (2.8 km), Gaer Roman Site (4.2 km), Camp 270m SSW of Ty Mawr (4.4 km).

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