Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Felin-Ganol
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Castell Felin-Ganol

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE170
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Felin-Ganol is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises a defensive enclosure formed by a substantial bank and ditch system that exploits the natural topography of its promontory location to create a naturally defended position. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and defence strategies employed in southwestern Wales during this period. The monument is recorded in the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments under reference PE170, reflecting its archaeological significance to the understanding of Iron Age settlement patterns in Pembrokeshire.

Castell Felin-Ganol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Felin-Ganol?

Castell Felin-Ganol is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE170.

What period does Castell Felin-Ganol date from?

Castell Felin-Ganol 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Felin-Ganol?

Castell Felin-Ganol 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 PE170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Felin-Ganol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corn Drying Kiln 130m E of Mirianog-Ganol (8.2 km), Round Barrows on Summit of Freni Fawr (8.3 km), Round Barrow on E Slope of Freni Fawr (8.6 km).

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