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Y Gaer is a prehistoric ringwork situated in Glamorgan, Wales, comprising a single defensive bank and ditch enclosure. The monument dates to the Iron Age and represents a form of fortified settlement typical of Welsh hillforts from this period. The earthwork's physical structure, consisting of an outer bank with an internal ditch, would have served both defensive and territorial purposes for its Iron Age community. Y Gaer's preservation and recorded status as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its importance to understanding 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, comprising a single defensive bank and ditch 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 Britain.
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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