Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Nantperchellan
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Castell Nantperchellan

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD074
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Nantperchellan is a prehistoric enclosure located in Ceredigion, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CD074. The site consists of earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, though the precise dating and functional purpose remain subjects of archaeological interpretation. Its physical structure comprises banks and ditches that would have enclosed a settlement area, reflecting the defensive or territorial strategies employed by prehistoric communities in the region. The monument represents an important survival of prehistoric land use in Ceredigion and contributes to understanding Iron Age settlement distribution across south Wales.

Castell Nantperchellan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD074. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Nantperchellan?

Castell Nantperchellan is a prehistoric enclosure located in Ceredigion, Wales, recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CD074. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD074.

What period does Castell Nantperchellan date from?

Castell Nantperchellan dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castell Nantperchellan?

Castell Nantperchellan 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 CD074.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Nantperchellan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm-Pen-y-Benglog Camp (8.1 km), Castell Dyffrynmawr (8.2 km), Round Barrow on W Slope of Freni Fawr (8.6 km).

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