Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Flemish
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Flemish

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD021
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Flemish is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CD021. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents an important example of the defended settlements that characterised this period in Wales. The hillfort is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose the hilltop summit, a characteristic feature of Iron Age fortification strategy in the region. Such sites served both defensive and administrative functions within their communities, and Castell Flemish's position commands significant views across the surrounding landscape, typical of strategically positioned hillforts of this era.

Castell Flemish is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD021. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Flemish?

Castell Flemish is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CD021. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD021.

What period does Castell Flemish date from?

Castell Flemish dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Flemish?

Castell Flemish 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 CD021.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Flemish?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tre-Coll Hillfort (1.6 km), St Ffraed's Well, Cynhawdre (4.3 km), Sunnyhill Wood Camp (4.5 km).

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