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Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive structure located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD167. The site dates to the Iron Age period and represents the fortified settlement strategy characteristic of that era in Wales. The hillfort's physical remains comprise defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age construction, positioned to command views of the surrounding landscape. Such fortifications served both defensive and administrative functions within Iron Age society, reflecting the settlement hierarchies and territorial organisation of prehistoric Welsh communities.
Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD167. View the official record →
Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive structure located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD167. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD167.
Pen-y-Felin Wynt 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.
Pen-y-Felin Wynt 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 CD167.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trawsgoed Roman Fort (5.8 km), Cefn Blewog Camp (6 km), Castell Grogwynion (7 km).
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