Scheduled MonumentsWalesCil Ifor Promontory Fort
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Cil Ifor Promontory Fort

Wales
Cadw SAM GM124
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Cadw

Overview

History & significance

Cil Ifor Promontory Fort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM124. The site comprises a defensive earthwork constructed across a natural promontory, creating an enclosed settlement area protected by substantial banks and ditches that exploit the natural topography of the landscape. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a period of increased social stratification and territorial control in prehistoric Wales. The physical remains demonstrate the strategic importance of the location and the considerable labour invested in its construction and maintenance as a defended settlement.

Cil Ifor Promontory Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM124. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Cil Ifor Promontory Fort?

Cil Ifor Promontory Fort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM124. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM124.

What period does Cil Ifor Promontory Fort date from?

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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cil Ifor Promontory Fort?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cil Ifor Promontory Fort?

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).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Cil Ifor Promontory Fort