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Pen-y-Gaer is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland near Conwy in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw (reference CN221). The fort occupies a naturally defensible promontory position and exhibits the characteristic features of Iron Age hillfort construction, with evidence of substantial earthwork defences comprising banks and ditches that exploit the topographical advantages of its location. The site's construction and use pattern is consistent with other Iron Age defended settlements in North Wales, serving a role in territorial control and community protection during the pre-Roman period. The monument remains an important archaeological indicator of prehistoric settlement hierarchy and defensive strategy in the region.
Pen-y-Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN221. View the official record →
Pen-y-Gaer is a prehistoric promontory fort situated inland near Conwy in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument by Cadw (reference CN221). It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN221.
Pen-y-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 Britain.
Pen-y-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 CN221.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Castell Camp (0.2 km), Hut Circle at Cae-Cerig-Isaf (1.2 km), Garn Saethon Defended Settlement (3.4 km).
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