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Gaer Fach is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM BR053) under Cadw's protection. The site dates to the Iron Age and comprises a substantial oval enclosure defined by a single or multiple defensive ramparts, typical of fortified settlements from this period in Wales. Its elevated position would have provided commanding views across the surrounding landscape, serving both defensive and territorial functions characteristic of Iron Age hillforts in the region. The monument represents an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in the Brecon Beacons area and contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric defended sites across Breconshire.
Gaer Fach is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR053. View the official record →
Gaer Fach is a prehistoric hillfort located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM BR053) under Cadw's protection. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR053.
Gaer Fach dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Gaer Fach 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 BR053.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberyscir Castle Mound (7.1 km), Coed Fenni-Fach Camp (7.2 km), Cross-Slab in Churchyard (8.5 km).
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