Scheduled MonumentsWalesBuarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer

Wales
Cadw SAM GM054
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM054. The site comprises an Iron Age fortified enclosure situated on elevated terrain, utilising natural topographical features as part of its defensive strategy. The monument consists of earthwork remains including ramparts and ditches that define the enclosed settlement area, characteristic of hillfort construction during the Iron Age period. Such fortifications served as defended settlements, territorial markers, and centres of authority for the prehistoric communities of Wales during this period of social and economic development.

Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer?

Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM054. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM054.

What period does Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer date from?

Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer?

Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buarth y Gaer, Mynydd y Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ergyd Isaf Round Barrows (5.7 km), Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam (7.1 km), Margam Medieval Bath House (7.6 km).

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