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 located in Ceredigion, Wales. The site is situated within the upland terrain characteristic of the region and represents the Iron Age settlement pattern of defensive enclosures typical of pre-Roman Britain. The hillfort's earthworks comprise the physical remains of ramparts and associated internal features that would have served a defensive function for its Iron Age inhabitants. Such monuments evidence the territorial organization and social complexity of Iron Age communities in Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular site remains limited in the published scholarly record.

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 located 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 Britain.

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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