Scheduled MonumentsWalesDefended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM381
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar is a prehistoric promontory fort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of defended settlement sites in the region. The site consists of a fortified enclosure positioned to exploit the natural topography of the landscape, a characteristic feature of Iron Age defensive architecture in Wales. Such promontory forts typically date to the Iron Age period, when defended enclosures served as centres of settlement, storage, and territorial control. The monument is protected under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments scheme, reflecting its significance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and defence strategies in south Wales.

Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM381. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar?

Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar is a prehistoric promontory fort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of defended settlement sites in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM381.

What period does Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar date from?

Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar?

Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar 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 CM381.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn (4.5 km), Pen y Gaer Hillfort (5.9 km), Roman Amphitheatre (7.5 km).

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