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Castell Cwmere is a prehistoric promontory fort situated in inland Ceredigion, Wales, and represents an important example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region. The site occupies a naturally defensible position, utilising the topography of the landscape to create a fortified settlement, with evidence of earthwork defences characteristic of the Iron Age period. The fort's construction and use reflect the settlement patterns and territorial control strategies of Iron Age communities in Wales, demonstrating the significance of high-status settlement sites during this prehistoric period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Castell Cwmere remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age society and defensive settlement practices in west Wales.
Castell Cwmere is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD079. View the official record →
Castell Cwmere is a prehistoric promontory fort situated in inland Ceredigion, Wales, and represents an important example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD079.
Castell Cwmere dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castell Cwmere 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 CD079.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaer Fach Defended Enclosure (3 km), Cribyn Clottas (3 km), Gaer Maesmynach (3.8 km).
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