Mynydd y Gaer, Iron Age hillfort in Conwy County Borough, Wales.
The summit of Mynydd y Gaer rises 295 meters above sea level, featuring multiple defensive banks and ditches around its perimeter.
The fortification dates back to the Iron Age period when local communities constructed this strategic settlement to protect themselves from neighboring tribes.
Archaeological excavations at Mynydd y Gaer have uncovered numerous artifacts that document the daily activities of ancient Welsh communities in this region.
Visitors can access the site through established walking paths, with recommended maps including Landranger Map 116 and Explorer Map 264N for navigation.
The hillfort contains a large cairn with a prominent outcrop at its edge, marking one of 161 scheduled monuments in Conwy County Borough.
Location: Conwy County Borough
Elevation above the sea: 295 m
GPS coordinates: 53.23311,-3.54022
Latest update: April 8, 2025 05:23
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