Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Dynnaf hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Dynnaf hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM GM100
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Dynnaf is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw (SAM GM100). The site represents Iron Age defensive settlement architecture, typical of the fortified hilltop settlements that characterised Welsh prehistory during the latter centuries before the Roman conquest. The hillfort is defined by its characteristic banks and ditches, which would have enclosed and protected a settlement area on elevated ground. Such monuments serve as important evidence of Iron Age social organisation, territorial control, and the strategic use of landscape in prehistoric Wales.

Caer Dynnaf hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Dynnaf hillfort?

Caer Dynnaf is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw (SAM GM100). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM100.

What period does Caer Dynnaf hillfort date from?

Caer Dynnaf hillfort 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 Dynnaf hillfort?

Caer Dynnaf 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 GM100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Dynnaf hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Orchard Manor House (6.6 km), Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (7.2 km), Castle Ditches Camp (7.2 km).

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