Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Cadwgan
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Cadwgan

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD114
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Cadwgan is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive settlement in the region. The site is characterised by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose the hilltop, typical of the fortified settlements constructed during the later prehistoric period. Located within an upland landscape, the hillfort would have served both defensive and administrative functions for the community that occupied it, commanding views across the surrounding territory. The monument is statutorily protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation CD114, reflecting its importance to the archaeological and historical record of prehistoric Wales.

Caer Cadwgan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Cadwgan?

Caer Cadwgan is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive settlement in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD114.

What period does Caer Cadwgan date from?

Caer Cadwgan 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 Cadwgan?

Caer Cadwgan 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 CD114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Cadwgan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hirfaen Standing Stone (1.5 km), Careg-y-Bwci (2.3 km), Lampeter Pillbox (4.2 km).

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