Caer Euni

Caer Euni is an Iron Age hillfort, about 2.5 miles (4 km) north-east of the village of Llandderfel and about 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Bala Lake, in Gwynedd, Wales. It is a scheduled monument.[1]

Caer Euni
Shown within Gwynedd
LocationNear Llandderfel, Wales
grid reference SJ 000 413
Coordinates52°57′35″N 3°29′21″W
TypeHillfort
Length216 metres (709 ft)
Width58 metres (190 ft)
Height365 metres (1,198 ft)
History
PeriodsIron Age

Description

The fort is situated on a narrow ridge, at height 365 metres (1,198 ft). It is an elongated enclosure, length about 216 metres (709 ft) and width 58 metres (190 ft), orientated north-east to south-west, aligned with the ridge.[1][2]

There is a rampart enclosing the inner area, with a steep slope to the south-east and ditches and counterscarps elsewhere. The principal entrance is in the north-east. The fort was enlarged: there is a bank, formerly the south-west end, traceable across the interior, and further defences were built to the south-west, notably a large rock-cut ditch and a rampart built with the stone from the ditch.[1][2]

The sites of about 25 round huts, diameter 15–20 feet (4.6–6.1 m), have been detected, mostly in the later part of the enclosure.[1][2]

There are some burnt stones in the south-west corner, but this is not thought to be evidence of a connection with the vitrified forts of Scotland.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. "Caer Euni" Coflein. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  2. Christopher Houlder. Wales: An Archaeological Guide. Faber and Faber, 1978. Page 84.
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