I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Perched on a prominent ridge overlooking the Usk Valley in Monmouthshire, Coed y Bwnydd is the finest preserved Iron Age hillfort in the region. Dating back over 2,000 years, this strategic stronghold served as a fortified settlement for a local community, likely the Silures tribe, providing both defensive security and a powerful statement of tribal status.
The photos highlight the fort's enduring architecture. The circular ramparts and deep ditches are clearly visible beneath the canopy of ancient oaks and beech trees. These earthworks would have once been topped with formidable wooden palisades.
The panoramic shots capture its commanding "clout"—the site offers 360-degree views, crucial for monitoring movement along the valley floor.
Unlike some neighbouring sites that show heavy Roman re-use, Coed y Bwnydd appears to have remained a predominantly native stronghold. Its proximity to the Roman legionary fort at Usk suggests it was part of a tense landscape during the Roman conquest of Wales in the 1st century AD.
Archaeological finds include remains of at least four timber roundhouses, phased ramparts added in response to growing threats, a previously hidden northeast entrance, and radiocarbon dating of finds harking back to the mid-4th century BC.
Today, managed by the National Trust, the site is a peaceful blend of archaeology and ecology.
Parking is in a small layby by the entrance to the site with space for 2-3 cars, TOAL by a gate to one of the local fields 100 metres further up the road just past the NT property boundary
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 11/03/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.