Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Goetre
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Goetre

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD107
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Goetre is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CD107. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents an important example of defended settlement archaeology in the region. The hillfort is defined by its defensive earthworks, comprising banks and ditches that would have enclosed and protected a settlement area on elevated terrain. Such hillforts were typical of Iron Age communities in Wales and served defensive, administrative, and economic functions within their respective territories.

Castell Goetre is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD107. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Goetre?

Castell Goetre is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, and is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM CD107. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD107.

What period does Castell Goetre date from?

Castell Goetre 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 Goetre?

Castell Goetre 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 CD107.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Goetre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Olwen (2.9 km), Lampeter Castle Mound (3.6 km), Caer Cadwgan (3.6 km).

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