Prehistoric · Enclosure

Gron-Gaer

Wales
Cadw SAM GM197
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gron-Gaer is a Prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference SAM GM197. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure whose construction and use span the Prehistoric period, though precise dating remains subject to ongoing archaeological interpretation. The monument's physical form consists of defensive or demarcatory earthworks characteristic of Prehistoric settlement patterns in Wales. Such enclosures represent important evidence of Prehistoric territorial organisation and settlement strategy in the Welsh landscape, though detailed excavation records and specialist analysis specific to Gron-Gaer remain limited in the public scholarly record.

Gron-Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gron-Gaer?

Gron-Gaer is a Prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference SAM GM197. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM197.

What period does Gron-Gaer date from?

Gron-Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Gron-Gaer?

Gron-Gaer 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 GM197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gron-Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Church (6.9 km), Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (6.9 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (6.9 km).

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