Scheduled MonumentsWalesTre-Coll Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Tre-Coll Hillfort

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD163
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tre-Coll Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site comprises a roughly circular enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch arrangement, characteristic of hillfort construction in Wales during the first millennium BC. Its commanding position reflects typical Iron Age settlement strategy, offering defensive advantages and control of the surrounding landscape. The earthwork remains a significant example of Iron Age fortified settlement in the upland regions of mid-Wales.

Tre-Coll Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tre-Coll Hillfort?

Tre-Coll Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD163.

What period does Tre-Coll Hillfort date from?

Tre-Coll 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Tre-Coll Hillfort?

Tre-Coll 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 CD163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tre-Coll Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Flemish (1.6 km), Tomen Llanio (4.7 km), Sunnyhill Wood Camp (5 km).

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