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Pen y Gaer Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive fortification located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises a substantial enclosure defined by defensive earthworks characteristic of Iron Age hill forts, positioned to command views across the surrounding landscape. Its construction and use reflect the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of Iron Age communities in South Wales, demonstrating the strategic importance of elevated positions for both defence and control of local resources. The monument is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CM207.
Pen y Gaer Hillfort is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM207. View the official record →
Pen y Gaer Hillfort is a prehistoric defensive fortification located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM207.
Pen y Gaer Hillfort dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Pen y Gaer 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 CM207.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twlc y Filliast Burial Chamber (7.3 km), Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech (7.5 km), Meini Llwydion Burial Chamber (8.1 km).
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