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Cil Ifor Promontory Fort is a prehistoric defensive structure situated on a promontory in inland Wales. The fort exploits the natural topography of its location, utilising steep cliffs and slopes as part of its defensive strategy whilst artificial earthworks—likely consisting of ramparts and ditches—secure the more vulnerable approach. Dating to the Iron Age, the site represents an important example of the fortified settlement pattern characteristic of prehistoric Wales, when such promontory positions offered both strategic advantage and natural protection. The monument remains a significant testimony to Iron Age settlement hierarchy and land use in the region.
Cil Ifor Promontory Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM124. View the official record →
Cil Ifor Promontory Fort is a prehistoric defensive structure situated on a promontory in inland Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM124.
Cil Ifor Promontory Fort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cil Ifor Promontory Fort 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 GM124.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penrice Ringwork (4.6 km), Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (4.9 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (5.1 km).
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