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Carn Alw Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by its prominent hilltop location and characteristic defensive features including earthen ramparts designed to enclose and protect the settlement occupying the higher ground. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation PE375, Carn Alw represents an important example of Iron Age settlement strategy in southwest Wales, reflecting the organized community structures and defensive concerns of prehistoric communities in the region. The hillfort's physical remains continue to demonstrate the engineering capabilities and territorial importance of Iron Age peoples in Pembrokeshire.
Carn Alw Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE375. View the official record →
Carn Alw Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE375.
Carn Alw Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Carn Alw 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 PE375.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork 125m South West of Meini Gwyr (7.2 km), Tumulus N of Goodwins Row, Efailwen (7.5 km), Pant y Menyn Round Barrow (7.6 km).
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