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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Dolgwden Enclosure

Wales
Cadw SAM MG235
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dolgwden Enclosure is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM MG235). The site consists of an enclosure defined by defensive earthworks typical of Iron Age settlement patterns, though its precise dating within the prehistoric period requires archaeological assessment. The monument occupies a defensible position characteristic of hillforts constructed during the later prehistoric era, which served as centres for settlement, storage, and protection. Such enclosures represent important evidence of social organisation and territorial control among Iron Age Welsh communities.

Dolgwden Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dolgwden Enclosure?

Dolgwden Enclosure is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (Cadw SAM MG235). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG235.

What period does Dolgwden Enclosure date from?

Dolgwden Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dolgwden Enclosure?

Dolgwden Enclosure 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 MG235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dolgwden Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Castell (1.5 km), Pen y Castell Mound & Bailey Castle (2.7 km), Penyclun Lead Mine (3.1 km).

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