Discover Castell Henllys: The Only Iron Age Fort in Britain Reconstructed

Discover Castell Henllys: The Only Iron Age Fort in Britain Reconstructed

Step back in time to witness the unique reconstruction of an Iron Age fort, the only one in Britain that boasts authentic roundhouses and a granary on their original foundations.

Castell Henllys, situated near Nevern in north Pembrokeshire, Wales, is an Iron Age archaeological site. The 21st-century excavation focused on recreating the original roundhouses and a granary, both established 2,000 years ago on their foundations. This makes Castell Henllys the sole reconstruction of its kind in Britain. The hillfort boasts impressive earthworks and fortifications, offering a fascinating peek into the past. During summer, the site trains young archaeologists and sees a large influx of visitors. Castell Henllys is under the ownership of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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