Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Argoed
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Argoed

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD051
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Argoed is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the scheduled ancient monument record under Cadw designation SAM CD051. The site comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age fortifications, featuring banks and ditches positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Its construction and use reflect the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of later prehistoric communities in West Wales, though precise dating and phases of occupation remain subjects of ongoing archaeological investigation. The monument represents an important element of the Iron Age settlement hierarchy in the region and contributes to understanding of prehistoric territorial organisation in Ceredigion.

Caer Argoed is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Argoed?

Caer Argoed is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and forms part of the scheduled ancient monument record under Cadw designation SAM CD051. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD051.

What period does Caer Argoed date from?

Caer Argoed dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Caer Argoed?

Caer Argoed 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 CD051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Argoed?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosure on Banc Pwlldrainllwyn (1.7 km), Ty'n-yr-Eithin Round Cairn (2.8 km), Moated Site at Trefenter (3 km).

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