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 enclosure located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM CD163) under Cadw protection. The site comprises a hillfort with ramparts and ditches characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements, though the exact dating and phases of construction remain subjects of archaeological study. Its position reflects the strategic settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in west Wales, where such enclosed sites served defensive and communal functions. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric fortification practice in the Cardigan area and contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement hierarchies in Ceredigion.

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 enclosure located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM CD163) under Cadw protection. 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 Britain.

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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