Carn Saethon

Heritage Site in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Carn Saethon

Saethon Bach Cottage north of Mynytho — Saethon Bach Credit: Eirian Evans

Carn Saethon is a prominent heritage site located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated within the Snowdonia National Park, this ancient hillfort holds significant historical and archaeological value. The site dates back to the Iron Age, making it an important landmark in understanding the region's past.

The hillfort is strategically positioned on a steep hill, providing a commanding view of the surrounding landscape. Its location indicates its defensive purpose, serving as a fortified settlement during a time of unrest. The remains of ramparts and ditches can still be seen today, serving as a testament to its defensive design.

Carn Saethon offers a glimpse into the daily lives of its inhabitants during the Iron Age. Archaeological excavations have uncovered various artifacts, including pottery shards, tools, and weaponry. These findings provide valuable insights into the culture, technology, and societal structure of the people who once occupied the site.

Visitors to Carn Saethon can explore the hillfort's ruins and take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The site offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in ancient history and appreciate the craftsmanship and ingenuity of our ancestors.

With its historical significance and natural beauty, Carn Saethon is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Its preservation and accessibility ensure that future generations can continue to appreciate and learn from this remarkable heritage site.

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Carn Saethon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.872/-4.533 or Grid Reference SH2933. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Saethon Bach

Cottage north of Mynytho

Eirian Evans

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found at the road junction on the NE facing wall. It marks a point 156.101m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Llwybr Caerau Uchaf / Upper Caerau Path

Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr cyhoeddus tuag at Ffarm Caerau Uchaf. Walkers following a public footpath towards Caerau Uchaf Farm (trans. upper forts).

Alan Richards

Tuag at Garn Bach / Towards Garn Bach

Cerddwyr yn dilyn llwybr cyhoeddus tuag at Garn Bach, y bryncyn yn y pellter. Walkers following a public footpath towards Garn Fach (trans. little rock), the hillock in the distance.

Alan Richards

Copa Garn Bach / Summit of Garn Bach

Cerddwyr ar gopa Gran Bach. Walkers on the summit of Garn Bach (trans. little cairn).

Alan Richards

Dringo Garn Bach / Ascending Garn Bach

Cerddwr yn dringo lan Garn Bach. A walker ascending Garn Bach (trans. little cairn).

Alan Richards

Modern Milestone by the B4415, Nant Saethon

Stone post by the B4415, in parish of Llanengan (Gwynedd District), Nant Saethon, East side of road, North of Inkerman Bridge and West of Carn Saethon hillfort. Modern replica of a Caernarvon chamfered milestone. Inscription reads:- .......MLS. PWLLHELI 6 SARN 5 ABERDARON 11 To be surveyed Milestone Society National ID: CAE_PWAD06

Milestone Society

Fields on the common

Not marked on the map at 1:50,000 are these fields which make an enclosure within the common, and in need of investigation as they were unoccupied at the time of our visit. The peak of Carn Fadryn SH2735 looms over the local horizon.

Jonathan Wilkins

Track and heath

Informal tracks encircle the enclosure in the northern common. The low vegetation comprises heath and gorse, both very dead-looking at this time of year. In the distance can be seen the ever-present summit of Carn Fadryn and the northern coastal hills which are covered in a sea fog.

Jonathan Wilkins

Footpath and Carn Fadryn

A footpath runs in a northwesterly direction over the common, leading down to the unclassified road in the valley. It appears as if another track leads to Nanhoron Quarry SH2832 : Nanhoron Quarry but this is an illusion since another, deep valley intervenes. In the distance the summit of Carn Fadryn looms SH2735.

Jonathan Wilkins

Former village store, Garnfadryn

The section of the house on the right operated as a village stores into the 1990's.

Trevor Harris

From Garn Bach - a view of Carn Fadryn

Trevor Harris

Track to Bwlch Groes

Trevor Harris

Access road for Caerau Uchaf

The quite lengthy access road to the farm at Caerau Uchaf leaves a minor road from which the image was recorded. The cloud-shadowed hill in the distance is Moel Caerau.

Trevor Littlewood

Field at Penbodlas

Penbodlas is a small settlement to the south of two hills of the Lleyn Peninsula; those hills are seen in the image: Carn Fadryn and Garn Bach.

Trevor Littlewood

Garn Bach

Garn Bach and Carn Fadryn are two hills of the Lleyn Peninsula rising above the small settlement of Garnfadryn. Here, Garn Bach is seen from the south-eastern slope of Carn Fadryn.

Trevor Littlewood

View of Garnfadryn

Chris Andrews

Mynytho Common

Parked on the minor road to the east, up the track then used footpath to head south and east of summit and then corkscrew route over rocks and gorse to gain the least prickly route to the summit with Paul Webster. Name: Mynytho Common Hill number: 14753 Height: 194m / 636ft Parent (Ma/M): 1958 Carneddol Section: 30A: Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula County/UA: Gwynedd (CoU) Class: Tump (100-199m) Grid ref: SH 29866 31932 Summit feature: rock outcrop amid heather & gorse Drop: 43m Col: 151m SH305326

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Carn Saethon is located at Grid Ref: SH2933 (Lat: 52.872, Lng: -4.533)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales