Scheduled MonumentsWalesTyle Clydach Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Tyle Clydach Hillfort

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR253
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tyle Clydach Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age. The site comprises a substantial enclosure defended by banks and ditches characteristic of hillforts from this period, situated to command views across the local landscape. Like other hillforts of its kind in South Wales, Tyle Clydach represents an important centre of settlement and territorial control during the later prehistoric period, though archaeological investigation has been limited. The monument remains designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw protection scheme, reflecting its significance to Welsh archaeological heritage.

Tyle Clydach Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR253. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tyle Clydach Hillfort?

Tyle Clydach Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR253.

What period does Tyle Clydach Hillfort date from?

Tyle Clydach 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 Tyle Clydach Hillfort?

Tyle Clydach 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 BR253.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tyle Clydach Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn y Bugail and Carn Felen (8.2 km), Twyn Ceilog Round Cairn (8.6 km), Cwm Criban Prehistoric Settlement (8.7 km).

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