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Y Gaer is a prehistoric ringwork situated in Glamorgan, Wales, consisting of a single substantial bank and ditch forming a roughly circular enclosure. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of defended settlement common to the Welsh prehistoric landscape during the later pre-Roman period. The earthwork survives as a prominent topographical feature, with its defensive characteristics indicating use as a settlement or refuge site for a local community. The site's archaeological significance lies in its preservation of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in South Wales.
Y Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM079. View the official record →
Y Gaer is a prehistoric ringwork situated in Glamorgan, Wales, consisting of a single substantial bank and ditch forming a roughly circular enclosure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM079.
Y Gaer dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
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 GM079.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Orchard Manor House (7.5 km), East Orchard Wood Pillbox (7.9 km), Site of Medieval Mill & Mill Leat Cliffwood (8.2 km).
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