Scheduled MonumentsWalesPen-Gaer Promontory Fort
Prehistoric · Promontory Fort - inland

Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM214
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Promontory Fort - inland
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The site occupies a naturally defensive position commanding views of the surrounding landscape, with its fortifications comprising substantial earthwork defences that exploit the topography of the promontory. Dating to the Iron Age, the fort represents a significant settlement and defensive stronghold from this period of Welsh prehistory. The monument survives as a substantial earthwork with recognisable defensive features characteristic of promontory forts of the Iron Age in South Wales.

Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM214. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort?

Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM214.

What period does Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort date from?

Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort 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 Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort?

Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort 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 CM214.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pen-Gaer Promontory Fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure (5.4 km), Roman Road 300m East of Bryn Farm (6.4 km), Whitland Abbey (6.5 km).

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