Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Nadolig
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Nadolig

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD053
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Nadolig is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD053. The site dates to the Iron Age and occupies a defensible hilltop position characteristic of the fortified settlements of that period. The fort is defined by its enclosing earthworks, which would have provided both defensive and communal functions typical of Iron Age hillforts in Wales. Such monuments are significant for understanding the social organisation, settlement patterns, and territorial control of Iron Age communities in the Ceredigion region.

Castell Nadolig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD053. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Nadolig?

Castell Nadolig is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD053. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD053.

What period does Castell Nadolig date from?

Castell Nadolig 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 Nadolig?

Castell Nadolig 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 CD053.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Nadolig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gernos Mountain Round Barrow Cemetery (7.4 km), Troed y Rhiw Sion Defended Enclosure (7.7 km), St Mary's Church / Llandyfriog Castle Mound (7.7 km).

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