CYMRAEG search MEET THE TRIBE COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For details on service changes visit our Coronavirus information and advice page. MEET THE TRIBE Who lived at Castell Henllys? Home / Castell Henllys Iron Age Village / About Castell Henllys / Meet the Tribe SHARE THIS Castell Henllys would have been home to a wealthy and influential family, who led a community of up to 100 people. The people would all have lived and worked closely together to produce food and materials for themselves and the chief. The people were extremely resourceful and were skilled in tasks such as spinning, dyeing, weaving, grinding grain to bake bread and basket making. The central fire would have been the focal point for the community. The fire would have burned all day to provide warmth, light and heat for cooking. The tribe would have gathered around the fire to sing, dance and tell stories before they went to sleep on their beds which were made from hay filled mattresses, woollen blankets and animal skins. A small band of warriors would have defended the territory against raiders from other forts. They would have been able to use a range of weaponry such as swords, spears and slings. The warriors would also have killed animals for the tribe to eat. The fort would have been visited by travelling blacksmiths and druids from time to time, ensuring the tribe would have been able source weapons and make sacrifices to their gods. Keep a look out for some of the Iron Age villagers during your visit, they can provide guided tours of the site and teach you the skills you would have needed to survive in the Iron Age. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CASTELL HENLLYS LIVING SUSTAINABLY People living in Castell Henllys over 2,000 years ago managed the land in a way we now call ‘sustainable’. Their self-sufficient lifestyle was ess... READ MORE ON LIVING SUSTAINABLY ACCESSIBILITY Castell Henllys Iron Age Village is located on a spur of land overlooking the valley of a small river. Visitors gain access to this reconstructed ... READ MORE ON ACCESSIBILITY WILDLIFE AT CASTELL HENLLYS The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority works hard to maintain the wildlife habitats on the Castell Henllys site. READ MORE ON WILDLIFE AT CASTELL HENLLYS CASTELL HENLLYS APP The free Castell Henllys app has been developed to be your guide as you explore one of Pembrokeshire’s most special places. READ MORE ON CASTELL HENLLYS APP BAREFOOT TRAIL This barefoot walking trail – among the first of its kind in Wales – gives you the chance to walk in the footsteps of Celtic warriors at Castell H... READ MORE ON BAREFOOT TRAIL ABOUT CASTELL HENLLYS WILDLIFE AT CASTELL HENLLYS LIVING SUSTAINABLY ACCESSIBILITY MEET THE TRIBE BAREFOOT TRAIL CASTELL HENLLYS APP CASTELL HENLLYS IRON AGE VILLAGE Castell Henllys Meline (near Crymych) Pembrokeshire SA41 3UR 01239891319 enquiries@castellhenllys.com View on Map National Park Office Llanion Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire, SA72 6DY Tel: 01646 624800 Email: info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk VISITING Plan your visit Access for All Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre QUICK LINKS About the National Park Authority About the National Park Planning Contact Us News Jobs Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPT