Castell Henllys

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Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort
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Location within Wales
Coordinates 52°01′01″N4°44′42″W / 52.017°N 4.745°W / 52.017; -4.745
Type Archaeological open-air museum
Website Castell Henllys

Castell Henllys (Welsh, "castle of the old court") is an archaeological site near Nevern in north Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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The Iron Age hillfort has been the subject of an ongoing excavation since the start of the 21st century,[ citation needed ] accompanied by an exercise in reconstruction archaeology whereby experiments in prehistoric farming have been practised. Four roundhouses and a granary have been reconstructed on their original Iron Age foundations – some 2,000 years old – the hillfort being the only site in Britain where this has been done. [1] The Castell Henllys site includes significant earthworks and fortifications. [2]

During the summer the site provides training for young archaeologists and is a popular visitor attraction. [3] It is owned by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

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References

  1. ↑ Dave Parkinson (5 July 2018). "Roundhouse built on site of existing Iron Age fort near Cardigan". Tivyside Advertiser. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort". Historic UK.
  3. ↑ "Visit Pembrokeshire: Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort" . Retrieved 4 April 2018.


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