Unknown · Enclosure

Caer Du

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD030
Period
Unknown
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Du is a prehistoric enclosure situated in Radnorshire, Wales. The monument comprises an earthwork defence consisting of a single substantial bank with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age hillfort construction in the Welsh Marches region. Its precise chronology remains uncertain, though such univallate enclosures were commonly constructed during the Iron Age period, serving defensive or territorial purposes for local communities. The site remains relatively little-studied in the published archaeological literature, and further investigation would be required to establish its exact date and function with greater certainty.

Caer Du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD030. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Du?

Caer Du is a prehistoric enclosure situated in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD030.

What period does Caer Du date from?

Caer Du dates from the unknown 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 Du?

Caer Du 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 RD030.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Du?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Cae-Maerdy Castle Mound (6.3 km), Cwrt Llechryd moated site (6.6 km), Fforest Wood Mound & Bailey Castle (7.7 km).

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