NPRN308515
Map ReferenceSN24NW
Grid ReferenceSN2065047960
Unitary (Local) AuthorityCeredigion
Old CountyCardiganshire
CommunityCardigan
Type Of SiteDEFENDED ENCLOSURE
PeriodRoman
DescriptionThe Romano-British style defended enclosure at Penparc measures c. 40m across, with a south facing entrance. It is sited on a hill overlooking Penparc to the south. Discovered during RCAHMW aerial reconnaissance on 14th July 2003.
Neg. ref. 2003/5110-64, 65
T Driver, RCAHMW
Geophysical survey (2004) confirmed the presence of the ditched enclosure and suggested the presence of a possible sub-circular ditched feature, c.15m in diameter, towards the centre of the interior.
Source: Murphy et al. 2004 'Rectangular Crop-mark Enclosures in South Ceredigion' Cambria unpublished report No.2004/97, 36-40.
J.Wiles 08.12.04