Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Pencarreg
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Pencarreg

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM173
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Pencarreg is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM173. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents the defensive settlement tradition characteristic of that period in South Wales. The hillfort is defined by its enclosing ramparts and ditches, which follow the contours of its elevated position to create a fortified enclosure. Such hillforts served as centres of territorial control, refuge, and possibly elite residence during the Iron Age, though the specific chronology and duration of occupation at Caer Pencarreg remain subjects of archaeological study.

Caer Pencarreg is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Pencarreg?

Caer Pencarreg is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM173. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM173.

What period does Caer Pencarreg date from?

Caer Pencarreg 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 Pencarreg?

Caer Pencarreg 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 CM173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Pencarreg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gelli Dewi Uchaf linear round barrow cemetery (0.9 km), Three Round Cairns SE of Blaen Carreg (3.5 km), Lampeter Pillbox (3.6 km).

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