Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoed y Gaer
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Coed y Gaer

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR115
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coed y Gaer is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference BR115. The site consists of a substantial earthwork comprising one or more defensive banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in South Wales. Its defensive character and constructional form suggest occupation or use during the Iron Age period, when such enclosed settlements served protective and administrative functions within their local communities. The monument remains an important archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Brecon Beacons region.

Coed y Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed y Gaer?

Coed y Gaer is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference BR115. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR115.

What period does Coed y Gaer date from?

Coed y Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Coed y Gaer?

Coed y Gaer 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 BR115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed y Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coed Pentwyn Hillfort (8 km), Llangattock Tramroad Inclines (8.2 km), Hen Castell (8.3 km).

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