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Craig-Gwrtheyrn is a prehistoric hillfort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated on elevated terrain that commands views across the surrounding landscape. The site comprises defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age fortifications, consisting of ramparts and ditches positioned to exploit the natural topography of the location. This monument represents the settlement and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in south Wales during the first millennium before the Common Era. The site's positioning and construction reflect the importance of elevated defensive positions in the prehistoric period, though detailed archaeological investigation would be required to establish precise chronology and developmental phases of occupation.
Craig-Gwrtheyrn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM023. View the official record →
Craig-Gwrtheyrn is a prehistoric hillfort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, situated on elevated terrain that commands views across the surrounding landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM023.
Craig-Gwrtheyrn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Craig-Gwrtheyrn 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 CM023.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gareg Hir Standing Stone (7.1 km), Carn Wen Round Barrow (7.2 km), Crug Bach Round Barrow (7.7 km).
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