Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Penrhos
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Caer Penrhos

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD094
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Penrhos is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD094. The site dates to the Iron Age and comprises a substantial defensive earthwork consisting of a single prominent rampart with an associated ditch, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. The fort's physical layout and construction techniques are characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in Wales, which served as strongholds for local communities and centres of activity during the later prehistoric period. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies in Iron Age Ceredigion.

Caer Penrhos is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD094. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Penrhos?

Caer Penrhos is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD094. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD094.

What period does Caer Penrhos date from?

Caer Penrhos 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 Penrhos?

Caer Penrhos 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 CD094.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Penrhos?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilfach-Hafel Camp (0.8 km), Defended Enclosure 500m N of Pen y Castell (1.7 km), Aberstrincell or Graiglas Limekilns (3.5 km).

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