Scheduled MonumentsWalesSite 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography)
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography)

Wales
Cadw SAM MG203
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site 300m SW of Tan-llan is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales and recorded as Cadw SAM MG203. The site was revealed through aerial photography, demonstrating the value of this archaeological technique in identifying previously unrecognised defensive earthworks. As a prehistoric defence work, it represents the Iron Age settlement and territorial patterns of Wales, though specific dating and structural details remain limited in the published archaeological record. The hillfort's discovery through aerial survey contributes to the wider understanding of Iron Age fortified settlements across Wales.

Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG203. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography)?

Site 300m SW of Tan-llan is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales and recorded as Cadw SAM MG203. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG203.

What period does Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography) date from?

Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography) 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 Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography)?

Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography) 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 MG203.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site 300m SW of Tan-llan (revealed by aerial photography)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pentre Camp (2.7 km), Gaer Roman Site (2.8 km), Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd (3.3 km).

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