Gaer Hillfort - Bryngaer Croes Trelech

Gaer Fort image courtesy of Newport County Council

Gaer Hillfort (Welsh: Bryngaer Croes Trelech) is a large circular Cetic hillfort enclosure site and is surrounded by banks and ditch. Dating to approximately 750 BC – AD 43. It is in a commanding position over the River Ebbw (Welsh: Afon Ebwy). It is west of Newport, Wales (Welsh: Casnewydd, Cymru) toward Bassaleg at the end of Gaer Park Avenue.

Link: Gaer Hillfort - Newport City Council

Image: Gaer Fort image courtesy of Newport County Council

Celtic nation:

  • Wales

Itinerary:

  • Wales southeast

Place type:

  • Ancient site