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Soldier's Mount is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales, constructed upon bedrock composed of Caradoc Rocks. The underlying geology comprises mudstone, siltstone and sandstone formations dating to the Caradocian period, providing a solid foundation for the fort's defences. This natural geological setting would have influenced both the construction methods available to its builders and the strategic visibility of the site across the surrounding landscape.
The hillfort represents a form of settlement characteristic of prehistoric Britain, typically serving defensive, administrative and communal functions for Iron Age communities. The Caradoc Rocks bedrock, whilst harder than softer deposits, would still have presented considerable labour demands for constructing the ramparts and ditches typical of such fortifications. The siltstone and sandstone elements within the bedrock would have been variably workable depending on their weathering and fracture patterns.
Soldier's Mount is protected as a scheduled monument under Cadw, the Welsh heritage monuments authority, registered under reference MG116. This designation reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric settlement and social organisation in Wales. The site's preservation allows for continued study of Iron Age fortification design and the relationship between communities and their local geology.
Soldier's Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG116. View the official record →
Soldier's Mount is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Wales, constructed upon bedrock composed of Caradoc Rocks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG116.
Soldier's Mount dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Soldier's Mount 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 MG116.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch-y-Cibau Dyke (5.5 km), Gaer Fawr (7.6 km), Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography) (8.4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Soldier's Mount's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Soldier's Mount stands on Caradoc Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Caradocian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.