Tre'r Ceiri

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Tre'r Ceiri is one of the best preserved Iron Age hillforts in Britain where round houses, gateways and ramparts in a remarkably intact condition. The main hillfort is enclosed by a formidable single rampart which still stands up to 3.5m high in places. Where nearly intact, the top of the rampart still has its parapet walk reached via a number of sloping ramps from the interior. This wall is broken by two main gateways, both of which funnelled visitors through narrow, restrictive passages, as well as three `posterns' or minor gateways, one of which at least was designed to allow inhabitants out down a narrow mountain path to gather water from a spring. Beyond the main hillfort is a second partial outer wall, reinforcing more vulnerable approaches on the north and west.