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High Pennard is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. The monument occupies a naturally defensive headland position overlooking the Bristol Channel and is defended by a substantial bank and ditch that cuts across the narrow neck of the promontory, creating an enclosed settlement area. Dating evidence and archaeological assessment place the fort within the Iron Age period, making it representative of the fortified coastal settlements characteristic of South Wales during this era. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of promontory positions for prehistoric and Iron Age communities, combining natural topographical advantages with constructed defences.
High Pennard is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM045. View the official record →
High Pennard is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM045.
High Pennard dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort- coastal. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
High Pennard 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 GM045.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishopston Valley Camp (1.2 km), Chantry Acre medieval chapel (1.8 km), Caswell Cliff Fort (2.3 km).
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