Braich-y-Ddinas

Braich-y-Ddinas is a partial contour fort located on the summit of Penmaenmawr in Wales. The settlement featured densely packed stone houses spread across the eastern slope, protected by substantial earthen and stone ramparts.

The fort developed during the Iron Age as a major settlement for local communities in North Wales. Roman artifacts discovered in 1922 excavations suggest the site remained in use during the Roman period in Britain.

The settlement contained numerous interconnected small houses that represented a native architectural style common among Iron Age communities in North Wales.

The site is difficult to identify today since extensive quarrying in the early 20th century removed most visible remains. Visitors should expect minimal archaeological features and may benefit from local guides or historical documentation to understand the layout.

A valuable historical record exists in the form of an 18th-century drawing depicting the defensive structures, residential areas, and burial mounds that once crowned the summit. This early documentation provides a rare window into the settlement's layout before modern quarrying.

Location: Conwy County Borough

GPS coordinates: 53.25870,-3.94880

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10