Caer Bach Hillfort

A hill-fort found in the Carneddau range, on the eastern slopes of Tal y Fan. The name translates to "small fort", or "little fortress".

There is relatively little known about the fort itself, as not much formal archaeological research has been conducted, however, it has been determined that the site was a round hut, dating back to the Iron Age or Roman period.

A hard to get to iron age hill fort. Not much is known about this fort, or the exact date of it.
The fort is classed as a scheduled ancient monument and is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric settlement. It is said to retain significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits.
unusual for its poorly defensible position within the wider landscape, and also for its small size. The fort has broad views over the Conwy valley and it has been speculated that its position is related to a prehistoric trackway, which ran from the mouth of the River Conwy, through to the mountain pass at Bwlch-y-Ddeufaen.