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Llanddewi Gaer is a promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region. The site occupies a naturally defensive position created by steep slopes, which was further enhanced through the construction of substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches. Dating to the Iron Age period, the fort exemplifies the settlement and fortification strategies employed by prehistoric communities in south-west Wales. The monument is recorded under Cadw's schedule of ancient monuments as PE086, recognising its archaeological and historical importance as a key example of Iron Age settlement hierarchy and defensive practice in Pembrokeshire.
Llanddewi Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE086. View the official record →
Llanddewi Gaer is a promontory fort situated inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and represents a significant example of Iron Age defensive architecture in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE086.
Llanddewi Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a promontory fort - inland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Llanddewi 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 PE086.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaengwaith-Noah Camp (3.8 km), Castell Meherin Camps (4.4 km), New House Round Barrows (4.8 km).
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