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The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales by Toby Driver

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The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales by Toby Driver – Illustrated Guide to Prehistoric Forts | Logaston Press


The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales by Toby Driver is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the prehistoric hillforts, early communities, and archaeology of Wales. Richly illustrated and based on the latest research, it provides a vivid look into how Iron Age people lived, fought, traded, and worshipped across the Welsh landscape.

Key Features

  • In-depth guide to Iron Age hillforts and early settlements across Wales

  • Includes the latest archaeological discoveries alongside historical context

  • Features 200+ colour images, including aerial photographs, maps, and reconstructions

  • Explains the design, construction, and purpose of hillforts in detail

  • Top 10 hillforts to visit, with practical access information and guided tours

  • Written by expert archaeologist Dr Toby Driver, known for his clear, engaging style


The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales offers a captivating journey into the prehistoric world of fortified settlements, tribal territories, and ritual landscapes. Written by Dr Toby Driver, a leading archaeologist and aerial survey specialist, the book explores the function, construction, and meaning of hillforts from around 800 BC to the Roman conquest.

From the towering ramparts of inland strongholds to the dramatic coastal promontory forts of western Wales, Driver combines modern archaeological insights with rich historical background and visual reconstructions to bring these ancient communities to life. Learn how the Iron Age people lived inside defended villages, cultivated their land, waged war, and participated in ritual practices such as the deposition of metalwork in sacred lakes and bogs.

As well as detailed thematic chapters, the book includes a gazetteer of notable hillforts to visit, complete with maps, directions, and visitor advice. Whether you're a student of archaeology, a historian, a keen walker, or a curious traveller, this beautifully produced volume provides both a scholarly reference and an inspiring field guide to one of the most fascinating aspects of Welsh heritage.

Product Specifications

  • Title: The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales

  • Author: Dr Toby Driver

  • Publisher: Logaston Press

  • Format: Paperback with flaps

  • Pages: 336

  • Size: 242 x 171 mm

  • Publication Date: 28 September 2023

  • Illustrations: c.200 colour photographs, maps, and reconstructions

  • Subjects: Welsh archaeology, Iron Age Britain, hillforts, prehistoric settlements

Care or Usage Tips
Store in a dry, cool place. Ideal for both armchair reading and field use—take along on visits to hillfort sites for reference, using the gazetteer and maps for guidance.


Perfect for history enthusiasts, archaeologists, and lovers of Welsh heritage, The Hillforts of Iron Age Wales is a stunning and authoritative guide to Britain’s prehistoric past. Add it to your collection or gift it to someone passionate about uncovering the ancient stories hidden in the landscape.

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