Pen y Gaer, Iron Age contour fort in Conwy County Borough, Wales
The northern summit of Pen y Gaer contains remnants of defensive structures with an outer ditch and inner rampart spanning 385 meters in elevation.
Archaeological excavations between 1933 and 1937 revealed pottery fragments from 100 BC, along with metal artifacts indicating continuous settlement patterns.
The fort construction methods at Pen y Gaer reflect similar architectural patterns found across the Welsh Marches, suggesting eastern population movements around 300 BC.
Visitors can reach the archaeological site through a designated car park connected by road from the village of Llanbedr-y-Cennin in the Conwy valley.
The site features two separate Bronze Age cairns on its northwestern slope, accompanied by prehistoric field systems that showcase agricultural development.
Location: Conwy County Borough
Elevation above the sea: 385 m
GPS coordinates: 53.20600,-3.87300
Latest update: April 4, 2025 02:41
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