Pen y Gaer

Pen y Gaer is a hillfort from the Bronze Age and Iron Age near Llanbedr-y-Cennin in the Conwy valley. It sits on a natural defensive site with complex defences that were changed over time. There are two Bronze Age cairns on the north-west slope and prehistoric field systems nearby. Most of the remains today date from the Iron Age, but medieval earthworks can be found on the south-eastern slopes. The site includes the remains of two stone walls and a chevaux-de-frise. The hillfort had a long history of occupation, shown by the many layers of defences. The complexity of the site suggests it was an important place for the people who lived there. The two Bronze Age cairns and the field systems add to the evidence of early activity. The Iron Age remains are the most visible today, but the medieval earthworks show later use. The stone walls and the chevaux-de-frise are still visible, marking the site’s defensive purpose. A visitor finds the remains of two stone walls and a chevaux-de-frise at the site. The entrance is to the west, and the remains of the defences can be seen clearly. The two Bronze Age cairns and the prehistoric field systems are nearby. The medieval earthworks on the south-eastern slopes show later changes. The natural setting and the layers of history make it a place to explore the past.