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Archaeological open-air museum
Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort
Castell Henllys is located in WalesCastell HenllysLocation within Wales
Coordinates52°01′01″N 4°44′42″W / 52.017°N 4.745°W / 52.017; -4.745
TypeArchaeological open-air museum
WebsiteCastell Henllys

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

The Iron Age hillfort has been the subject of an ongoing excavation since the start of the 21st century, 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 the only site in Britain where this has been done. The Castell Henllys site includes significant earthworks and fortifications.

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

Gallery

  • Interior of one of the reconstructed roundhouses Interior of one of the reconstructed roundhouses
  • Interior Interior
  • Interior Interior
  • Reconstructed granary Reconstructed granary

See also

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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