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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 Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM293. The site comprises an univallate hillfort, meaning it is defended by a single rampart and ditch, characteristic of Iron Age fortifications in Wales dating from the first millennium BCE. The earthwork occupies a commanding position that would have provided strategic advantage for settlement and defence during the late prehistoric period. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork feature within the landscape, retaining archaeological and historical value as evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and fortification practices in southwest Wales.

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 Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference 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 the UK.

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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