Moel y Gaer, Rhosesmor, Iron Age hillfort in Flintshire, Wales.
The circular fort spans 180 meters in diameter, covering 2.7 hectares of land on the Halkyn Hills at 300 meters elevation.
Archaeological excavations in the 1970s uncovered 21 roundhouses and evidence of human settlement dating back to the Neolithic period.
The name Moel y Gaer translates from Welsh as 'bald hill, the fort', reflecting the traditional naming patterns of ancient Welsh fortifications.
The fort contains two entrances with guard chambers, surrounded by earthworks including an inner bank that extends for 610 meters around the hilltop.
Twenty-six excavated roundhouses varied in floor diameter from 6.5 to 11.5 meters, with only eleven containing central hearths for daily activities.
Location: Flintshire
GPS coordinates: 53.21241,-3.18369
Latest update: April 12, 2025 00:44
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