Pen Dinas, Iron Age hill fort in Penparcau, Wales.
The summit of Pen Dinas rises high above the Welsh coast, featuring extensive fortifications that extend across both its northern and southern peaks.
The initial fort construction on Pen Dinas northern summit dates to 400 BC, followed by a second fortification built on the southern elevation.
Local residents participate in archaeological excavations at Pen Dinas, uncovering artifacts such as pottery fragments, beads, and metal implements from Celtic settlements.
Multiple marked walking trails lead to Pen Dinas from Aberystwyth town center, with the site open for public exploration throughout the year.
An eighteen-meter Wellington Monument stands atop the southern summit, constructed during the 1850s next to a Bronze Age burial mound.
Location: Ceredigion
GPS coordinates: 52.40169,-4.08248
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:42
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