Scheduled MonumentsWalesCastle Cogan
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Castle Cogan

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM083
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castle Cogan is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises an earthwork with defensive characteristics typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in south Wales, though it may have origins in earlier prehistoric periods. The site is situated within the broader landscape of late prehistoric occupation in the region, where such enclosures functioned as fortified settlements or territorial markers. Castle Cogan remains an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement and land use in Carmarthenshire, though its precise dating and functional role continue to be subjects of archaeological study.

Castle Cogan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM083. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Cogan?

Castle Cogan is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM083.

What period does Castle Cogan date from?

Castle Cogan 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 Castle Cogan?

Castle Cogan 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 CM083.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Cogan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (1.7 km), Maen Melyn Standing Stone (2.3 km), Delacorse Uchaf Standing Stone (3 km).

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