Scheduled MonumentsWalesMaerdy Gaer
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Maerdy Gaer

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD090
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Maerdy Gaer is a prehistoric enclosure located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD090. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age date, representing a form of settlement or defensive structure characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Wales. The monument's physical remains consist of banks and ditches that define the enclosure boundary, though the precise dimensions and state of preservation require assessment through field survey records maintained by Cadw. Such enclosed settlements were typical of Iron Age communities in west Wales and may have served functions ranging from domestic occupation to stock management or ritual purposes.

Maerdy Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Maerdy Gaer?

Maerdy Gaer is a prehistoric enclosure located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD090. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD090.

What period does Maerdy Gaer date from?

Maerdy Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Maerdy Gaer?

Maerdy 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 CD090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Maerdy Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell S of Pen-y-Foel (2.5 km), Nant Barre Caerau (3.5 km), Crug Bach (3.6 km).

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