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High Pennard is a prehistoric promontory fort situated on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial defensive earthwork consisting of a ditch and bank that cut across the headland to create an enclosed settlement area, exploiting the natural coastal topography for defensive advantage. Dating to the Iron Age, the site demonstrates the strategic importance of coastal promontories in prehistoric settlement patterns and territorial control. The fort's position commanding views over the Bristol Channel reflects the significance of maritime access and communication during the later prehistoric period in South Wales.
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 the UK.
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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