Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell Perthi-Mawr
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell Perthi-Mawr

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD062
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell Perthi-Mawr is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CD062. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of defensive settlement architecture from this period in west Wales. The hillfort is defined by its defensive earthworks, comprising ramparts and ditches positioned to command views of the surrounding landscape and control access to the settlement. As a fortified settlement, it reflects the social complexity and territorial organisation characteristic of Iron Age communities in the region, providing archaeological evidence of domestic and defensive practices in prehistoric Wales.

Castell Perthi-Mawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell Perthi-Mawr?

Castell Perthi-Mawr is a prehistoric hillfort located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CD062. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD062.

What period does Castell Perthi-Mawr date from?

Castell Perthi-Mawr 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 Perthi-Mawr?

Castell Perthi-Mawr 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 CD062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell Perthi-Mawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llan-Llyr Inscribed Stone (3.4 km), Pen Clawdd-Mawr Defended Enclosure (4.5 km), Castell Cwmere (4.5 km).

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