Moel Arthur by munki-boy
Moel Arthur
Moel Arthur Camp comprises the remains of a hillfort. Such monuments probably date to the Iron Age period (c. 800 BC - AD 74), although several are known to date from the Late Bronze Age with activity through to the early post-Roman period.. This small hillfort occupies a strong defensive position with precipitous slopes above the pass Bwlch y Rhyfeinig. The gentle summit is encircled by artificial terraces above the steeper slopes, with double ramparts in the north and northeast where the slopes are gentler. There is a single inturned entrance in the east, and the enclosed area measures c.1.5ha.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The name Arthur relates to the mythical king in the Welsh tradition.
Created: 28 March 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Moel Arthur Details
Moel Arthur is a 455.8 metre high hill in Flintshire (Sir y Fflint).
Moel Arthur
Moel Arthur LiDAR Map
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Local History around Moel Arthur
There are some historic monuments around including:
Moel-y-Gaer Camp Pen-y-Cloddiau Camp Llyfanod round barrow Rhewl Round Barrows Bryn y Cosyn Round Barrows Plas-Yw Round Barrows Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm Ruthin Churchyard Ornamental Wrought Iron Gates & ScreenCoed Glyn-Bach Round Barrow Nook round barrow Round Barrow 180m NW of Groesfaen Coed Shepherd Round Barrow Coed Trefraith Enclosure Penbedw Park Stone Circle & Standing StoneRound Barrow 450m E of Penbedw Hall Moel Arthur Camp Groes Faen Bach round barrow Round Barrow 270m NW of Waen Isaf Moel Fenlli Camp Round Barrow 225m SE of Parc y Prysau Gatehouse Farm round barrow Bron Fadog Enclosure Moel Eithinen Round Barrow Coed Bron-Fawr Round Barrow Round Barrow WSW of Llyfanod Round Barrow 450m SSW of Llynfanod Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd Coed Clwyd Cairns .
