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Gaer Fawr is a prehistoric hillfort located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site is defined by substantial earthwork defences comprising a single or multiple ramparts and associated ditches, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in Wales. The monument occupies a commanding position on elevated terrain, demonstrating the strategic placement characteristic of such defensive sites. Although the precise chronology of construction and occupation remains subject to archaeological assessment, the monument represents an important example of Iron Age fortification practice in south-west Wales and contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and defensive strategies of prehistoric communities in the region.
Gaer Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG006. View the official record →
Gaer Fawr is a prehistoric hillfort located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG006.
Gaer Fawr dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Gaer Fawr 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 MG006.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Pentre Section (7.5 km), Powis Castle Park Mound (7.6 km), Cursus, Llwyn-Wron (revealed by aerial photography) (8.3 km).
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