Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Allt-Goch Hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD169
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Allt-Goch is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated on elevated terrain characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. The site comprises a fortified enclosure defined by substantial earthwork defences, typical of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric period. Its positioning reflects the strategic settlement patterns of Iron Age communities in West Wales, where such fortifications served defensive and administrative functions within the broader landscape of contemporary settlement hierarchies.

Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort?

Caer Allt-Goch is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated on elevated terrain characteristic of Iron Age defensive settlements in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD169.

What period does Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort date from?

Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort 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 Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort?

Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort 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 CD169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Allt-Goch Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Gwar-Cwm (6.1 km), Daren Lead Mine Workings & Adit (6.5 km), Daren Camp (6.5 km).

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