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Castell Vorlan

A Scheduled Monument in Maenclochog, Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)

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Coordinates

Latitude: 51.905 / 51°54'18"N

Longitude: -4.7751 / 4°46'30"W

OS Eastings: 209196

OS Northings: 226581

OS Grid: SN091265

Mapcode National: GBR CV.Q07H

Mapcode Global: VH2NL.5CZY

Entry Name: Castell Vorlan

Scheduled Date:

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 3063

Cadw Legacy ID: PE284

Schedule Class: Defence

Category: Promontory Fort - inland

Period: Prehistoric

County: Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro)

Community: Maenclochog

Traditional County: Pembrokeshire

Description

The monument comprises the remains of a defended enclosure, which probably dates to the Iron Age period (c. 800 BC - AD 74, the Roman conquest of Wales). Inland promontory forts are usually located on a ridge or spur with steep slopes on 2 or 3 sides, and artificial ramparts on the level approaches. Alternatively they may have been constructed on a promontory above the confluence of two rivers, or in the bend of a meander. Castell Vorlan is defended across the neck by triple banks and ditches.

The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail. The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.

Source: Cadw

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