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Gaer Defended Enclosure

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NPRN309248
Map ReferenceSN24SE
Grid ReferenceSN2908042760
Unitary (Local) AuthorityCeredigion
Old CountyCardiganshire
CommunityBeulah
Type Of SiteDEFENDED ENCLOSURE
PeriodIron Age
Description
An embanked oval enclosure, c.65m NE-SW by 54m, set above steep slopes on the W & S, an additional bank & ditch front the NE, entrance facade, whence a possible banked/ditched approach leads to the NE.
RCAHMW AP955158/66; 965078/54; 965113/47-9
J.Wiles 28.10.03

Parchmarks seen from the air in various summers (e.g. 18th July 2003) show further sub-surface details including a partly bivallate section of defences on the west side.

T. Driver. 2005.10.10