Scheduled MonumentsWalesPromontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws
Prehistoric · Hillfort

Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD039
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws is a prehistoric hillforts located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated on a naturally defended promontory position. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of defensive settlement characteristic of that period, utilising the natural topography of the landscape to provide fortification. The fort is defined by its promontory location, which would have offered strategic advantage through natural steep slopes forming part of its defensive perimeter. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (reference CD039), the site remains an important example of Iron Age settlement patterns in west Wales.

Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws?

Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws is a prehistoric hillforts located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated on a naturally defended promontory position. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD039.

What period does Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws date from?

Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws 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 Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws?

Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws 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 CD039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Promontory Fort SSW of Felin Cwrrws?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreg Wen Standing Stone (7.8 km), Clawdd-Mawr (8.3 km), Nant-Gronw Round Barrows (8.5 km).

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