Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort
Pembrokshire
This inland hillfort near Newport is unique. The roundhouses within
the enclosure have been accurately reconstructed on their original
foundations, and the whole site is given over to interpreting life in
the Iron Age.
The fort stands on a spur overlooking a stream valley, and the
defences were increased over a period of time to include stonework and
wooden palisades as well as the usual double ditch system. Excavations
suggest that the Iron Age settlement was home to as many as 100
people.
These excavations, which are still going on, have provided the
information needed to reconstruct four roundhouses, a granary/foodstore
and various items of domestic and agricultural equipment, making this
a realistic and authentic reconstruction of an Iron Age
settlement.
Castell Henllys is a scheduled ancient monument owned and managed
by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Regular events at the
site re-enact aspects of life in Iron Age Britain and Castell Henllys
has won several awards for heritage education. It was also used as the
location for the BBC television series "Surviving the Iron Age"
broadcast in 2001.
Planning Grid
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Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort |
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Signposted off the A487 between Newport and Eglwyswrw |
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01239-891319 |
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celts@castellhenllys.com
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www.castellhenllys.com |
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