Llanmelin Wood Hillfort
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Overview
Iron Age defended site of considerable strength. Within the defences the inhabitants lived in circular houses of mud and timber, and they also kept cattle, sheep and pigs. Today, only the earthworks and charming views remain. Photo credit: © Crown copyright (2015) Cadw
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10-4 (last admission 3.30). Closed 24-26 Dec & 1 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
In their bid to control the borderlands of Monmouthshire – also known as the Marches – the Normans built a triangle of castles: Grosmont, Skenfrith and White. At first, they were simple wooden structures strengthened by earthworks, but when the lively Welsh refused to stop attacking them, it was decided more permanent fortresses were needed.
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