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Tan-y-Ffordd Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by its defensive earthwork fortifications, which comprise substantial banks and ditches characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period in Wales. The monument occupies a commanding position that would have provided strategic advantages for settlement and defence. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, Tan-y-Ffordd represents an important example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive architecture in the Ceredigion landscape.
Tan-y-Ffordd Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD164. View the official record →
Tan-y-Ffordd Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD164.
Tan-y-Ffordd Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tan-y-Ffordd 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 CD164.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fron Goch Lead Mine (6 km), Coed Ty'n-y-Cwm Camps (6.2 km), Abermagwr Sawmill (6.6 km).
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