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 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Llanddewi Gaer?

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.

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 the UK.

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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