Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn Llechfaen Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR247
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register (SAM BR247). The site comprises an Iron Age fortification characterised by substantial earthen ramparts and ditches that would have served both defensive and territorial functions. Its construction and occupation reflect the settlement patterns and social organisation of Iron Age communities in the Brecon Beacons region during the later prehistoric period. The earthwork remains visible as a prominent topographic feature, preserving evidence of the defensive architecture typical of upland Welsh hillforts of this era.

Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR247. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort?

Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw register (SAM BR247). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR247.

What period does Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort date from?

Twyn Llechfaen 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 Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort?

Twyn Llechfaen 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 BR247.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn Llechfaen Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (3.4 km), Coed y Caerau Camp (5.3 km), Coed y Brenin Enclosure (5.4 km).

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