Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Lletty-Llwyd
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Lletty-Llwyd

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD101
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Lletty-Llwyd is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated within a landscape of significant Iron Age settlement activity. The monument comprises defensive earthworks characteristic of hillforts from the Iron Age period, featuring ramparts and associated defensive features typical of such sites. Its position reflects the strategic importance of elevated locations in prehistoric Wales for settlement and territorial control. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, Caer Lletty-Llwyd represents an important example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the Ceredigion region.

Caer Lletty-Llwyd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Lletty-Llwyd?

Caer Lletty-Llwyd is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated within a landscape of significant Iron Age settlement activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD101.

What period does Caer Lletty-Llwyd date from?

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

Who is responsible for protecting Caer Lletty-Llwyd?

Caer Lletty-Llwyd 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 CD101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Lletty-Llwyd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bronfloyd Leadmine (5 km), Round Barrow & Standing Stone 700m W of Plas Gogerddan (5.4 km), Castell Gwar-Cwm (5.8 km).

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