Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
FL066
Name
Caer Estyn Hillfort
Date of Designation
21/09/1978
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Flintshire
Community
Hope
Easting
331397
Northing
357481
Broad Class
Defence
Site Type
Hillfort
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Caer Estyn comprises the remains of a defended enclosure or hillfort. Such monuments probably date to the Iron Age period (c. 800 BC - AD 74), although several are known to date from the Late Bronze Age with activity through to the early post-Roman period. The earthworks of this hillfort can only be traced easily on the west and north-west sides, as a result of quarry damage.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.