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 situated in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CD107. The site comprises a defended settlement whose earthwork defences reflect Iron Age construction techniques and settlement patterns characteristic of Welsh hillforts. The monument's physical remains include substantial banks and ditches that once enclosed and protected a habitation area, typical of the defensive architecture employed during the Iron Age period. Such fortified settlements served both practical defensive purposes and as centres of territorial authority and control within their respective regions.

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 situated in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference 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 Britain.

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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