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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Gelli Diogyn Hillfort

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM293
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gelli Diogyn is a prehistoric hillfort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM293. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a significant example of defensive settlement archaeology from this period in South Wales. The hillfort is defined by its earthwork defences, which comprise banks and ditches positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Such hillforts served as centres of settlement, storage, and defence during the Iron Age, reflecting the social organisation and territorial concerns of late prehistoric Welsh communities.

Gelli Diogyn Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM293. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gelli Diogyn Hillfort?

Gelli Diogyn is a prehistoric hillfort located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CM293. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM293.

What period does Gelli Diogyn Hillfort date from?

Gelli Diogyn 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 Gelli Diogyn Hillfort?

Gelli Diogyn 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 CM293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gelli Diogyn Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llan-Marlais Round Barrow (5.4 km), Llanddewi Gaer (7.5 km), Caerau Gaer (7.8 km).

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