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Pen-y-Crug is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Breconshire, Wales, commanding a prominent position in the landscape. The monument comprises a substantial univallate enclosure, defended by a single earth rampart with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive architecture in Wales. The site dates to the Iron Age period and represents an important example of fortified settlement in the Brecon Beacons region, reflecting the strategic importance of elevated positions for control and protection during this era. Such hillforts served multiple functions as centres of authority, refuge, and focal points for settlement communities across the Iron Age landscape of Wales.
Pen-y-Crug is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR063. View the official record →
Pen-y-Crug is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Breconshire, Wales, commanding a prominent position in the landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR063.
Pen-y-Crug dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Pen-y-Crug 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 BR063.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas-y-Gaer Camp (5.7 km), Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (6.5 km), Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch (6.7 km).
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