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Prehistoric · Hillfort

Pant Mawr Hillfort

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD170
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pant Mawr Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. The site is defined by its defensive earthwork construction, comprising ramparts and ditches that enclose an elevated position characteristic of hillforts across Wales and the broader Celtic territories. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Pant Mawr represents the settlement and defensive strategies employed by Iron Age communities in west Wales. The hillfort's physical remains provide evidence of the territorial organisation and social structure of prehistoric Welsh societies during the pre-Roman Iron Age.

Pant Mawr Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD170. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pant Mawr Hillfort?

Pant Mawr Hillfort is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the Iron Age period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD170.

What period does Pant Mawr Hillfort date from?

Pant Mawr Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pant Mawr Hillfort?

Pant Mawr Hillfort 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 CD170.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pant Mawr Hillfort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caer Argoed (4.7 km), Gaer Fawr (5.3 km), Enclosure on Banc Pwlldrainllwyn (6.4 km).

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