Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Grogwynion
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Grogwynion

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD012
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Grogwynion is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents an important example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region. The site is characterised by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that enclose the hilltop position, affording commanding views over the surrounding landscape. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort would have served as a centre of settlement and defence for a local community during the pre-Roman iron-working cultures of Wales. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and territorial organisation in medieval and Romano-British Wales.

Castell Grogwynion is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD012. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Grogwynion?

Castell Grogwynion is a prehistoric hillfort situated in 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 CD012.

What period does Castell Grogwynion date from?

Castell Grogwynion 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 Grogwynion?

Castell Grogwynion 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 CD012.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Grogwynion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Strata Florida Churchyard Cross (7.2 km), Strata Florida Abbey (7.2 km), Abandoned Settlement 300m NE of Troed-y-Rhiw (7.7 km).

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