Scheduled MonumentsWalesGaer Fawr hillfort
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Gaer Fawr hillfort

Wales
Cadw SAM MM062
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gaer Fawr is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MM062. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of the defensive settlement strategy characteristic of that period in Wales. The hillfort is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that encircle the hilltop, typical of fortified settlements constructed to afford protection and control over surrounding territory. Such sites served not merely as military strongholds but as centres of economic, social and political authority for their communities during the Iron Age.

Gaer Fawr hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gaer Fawr hillfort?

Gaer Fawr is a prehistoric hillfort located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MM062. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM062.

What period does Gaer Fawr hillfort date from?

Gaer Fawr hillfort 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 Gaer Fawr hillfort?

Gaer Fawr hillfort 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 MM062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gaer Fawr hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Larches Camp (8.8 km), St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village (9.2 km), Crick Round Barrow (9.5 km).

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