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The Bulwark, Llanmadoc Hill is a prehistoric hillfort situated on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial defensive earthwork consisting of a single substantial bank and ditch system that encloses the summit of the hill, commanding views across the surrounding landscape. Dating to the Iron Age, the hillfort exemplifies the type of elevated fortified settlement characteristic of this period in south Wales, serving as both a defensive stronghold and a centre of settlement for local communities. The site remains an important archaeological resource for understanding Iron Age settlement patterns and territorial control in the Gower region.
The Bulwark, Llanmadoc Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM061. View the official record →
The Bulwark, Llanmadoc Hill is a prehistoric hillfort situated on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM061.
The Bulwark, Llanmadoc Hill dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
The Bulwark, Llanmadoc Hill 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 GM061.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deborah's Hole Camp (6.5 km), Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (6.5 km), Horse Cliff Camp (6.8 km).
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