Prehistoric · Enclosure

Caer-Din

Wales
Cadw SAM MG091
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Cadw

Overview

History & significance

Caer-Din is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG091. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure dating to the Iron Age, characterized by its defensive ditches and ramparts which follow the natural topography of the landscape. Its construction reflects the settlement patterns and defensive strategies typical of Iron Age communities in Wales, providing evidence of social organisation and territorial control during this period. The monument remains an important example of prehistoric fortified settlement in the Welsh archaeological record.

Caer-Din is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG091. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Caer-Din?

Caer-Din is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG091. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG091.

What period does Caer-Din date from?

Caer-Din dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caer-Din?

Caer-Din 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 MG091.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer-Din?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn Bronydd (6.5 km), Bicton motte and bailey castle (7.4 km), Standing stone 350yds (320m) SE of Whitcott Keysett (7.4 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in Britain — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Caer-Din