Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastell S of Goginan-Fach
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Castell S of Goginan-Fach

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD056
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castell S of Goginan-Fach is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales. The monument comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, with a defensive circuit that would have protected a community settlement during this period. The site occupies a naturally defensible hilltop position, a characteristic common to many Welsh hillforts of the Iron Age and potentially earlier periods. Such fortified settlements served as centres of habitation, refuge, and territorial control, reflecting the social and military organisation of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Castell S of Goginan-Fach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD056. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castell S of Goginan-Fach?

Castell S of Goginan-Fach is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD056.

What period does Castell S of Goginan-Fach date from?

Castell S of Goginan-Fach 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 S of Goginan-Fach?

Castell S of Goginan-Fach 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 CD056.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castell S of Goginan-Fach?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort (3.8 km), Bwlch-y-Crwys Round Barrow (4.5 km), Fron Ddu Round Barrow (4.9 km).

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