Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD267
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Ceredigion, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CD267. The site comprises a defended enclosure formed by substantial earthwork defences that exploit the natural topography of the promontory to create a fortified position. Dating to the Iron Age, the monument represents a significant example of prehistoric defensive settlement in the region, typical of the hillforts and promontory fortifications that characterise settlement patterns across Wales during the later prehistoric period. The surviving earthworks demonstrate the strategic use of landscape in Iron Age settlement and defence.

Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD267. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure?

Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric promontory fort located inland in Ceredigion, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation CD267. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD267.

What period does Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure date from?

Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure 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 Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure?

Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure 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 CD267.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llannerch Pentir Defended Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanwnnws Inscribed Stone in Church (5.5 km), Pen y Ffrwd-Llwyd Camp (6.5 km), Craig Ystradmeurig Round Cairn (6.5 km).

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