Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlanddewi Gaer
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Llanddewi Gaer

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE086
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llanddewi Gaer is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The monument comprises a defended headland position defined by substantial earthwork defences, characteristic of Iron Age fortification strategies in south-west Wales. The site's topography and defensive features indicate occupation during the Iron Age period, when such promontory forts served as territorial strongholds and centres of local authority. The fort represents an important example of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and defensive architecture within the Pembrokeshire landscape, contributing to understanding of pre-Roman Welsh settlement patterns.

Llanddewi Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanddewi Gaer?

Llanddewi Gaer is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE086.

What period does Llanddewi Gaer date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llanddewi Gaer?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llanddewi Gaer?

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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