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Defended Enclosure 250m NE of Pont Henllan is a prehistoric promontory fort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a defensive settlement typical of Iron Age communities in west Wales. The monument occupies a naturally defensible position enhanced by artificial fortifications, characteristic of the promontory fort tradition of the later prehistoric period. The site's archaeological significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and defensive strategies among Iron Age populations in the region, though detailed excavation records remain limited in the published scholarly literature. The enclosure exemplifies the widespread adoption of fortified settlements across Wales during the Iron Age, reflecting both territorial control and community social organisation.
Defended Enclosure 250m NE of Pont Henllan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD276. View the official record →
Defended Enclosure 250m NE of Pont Henllan is a prehistoric promontory fort situated in Ceredigion, Wales, and represents a defensive settlement typical of Iron Age communities in west Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD276.
Defended Enclosure 250m NE of Pont Henllan 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.
Defended Enclosure 250m NE of Pont Henllan 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 CD276.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreg Wen Standing Stone (6.8 km), Clawdd-Mawr (7.3 km), Nant-Gronw Round Barrows (7.5 km).
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