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Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry is a prehistoric defensive enclosure situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch system, characteristic of Iron Age hill fort construction, though the precise dating remains uncertain. Its elevated position would have afforded commanding views over the surrounding landscape, providing both defensive advantage and territorial prominence. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric settlement and fortification practices in the region, reflecting the social organization and defensive needs of Iron Age communities in South Wales.
Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM025. View the official record →
Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry is a prehistoric defensive enclosure situated in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM025.
Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry 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 MM025.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated Site South of Moynes Court (7.1 km), Crick Moated Site (8.1 km), Crick Medieval House (8.1 km).
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