Scheduled MonumentsWalesPentre-Cwrt Pillbox
Post Medieval/Modern · Pillbox

Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD260
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Pillbox
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox is a Second World War defensive structure located in Ceredigion, Wales. The pillbox forms part of the extensive anti-invasion fortifications constructed along the Welsh coast and inland areas during 1940 and 1941, when German invasion of Britain appeared an imminent threat. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it represents the archaeological record of civil defence preparations during the critical early years of the war. The structure exemplifies the standard pillbox design deployed across Britain during this period, constructed to provide defensive positions for troops guarding against potential amphibious assault.

Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD260. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox?

Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox is a Second World War defensive structure located in Ceredigion, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD260.

What period does Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox date from?

Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a pillbox. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox?

Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox 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 CD260.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pentre-Cwrt Pillbox?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crug Bach Round Barrow (5.7 km), Crug Glas Round Barrow (5.8 km), Gareg Hir Standing Stone (5.9 km).

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