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Cribyn Gaer;caer Maesmynach;gaer Maesmynach
Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 4794 Trust : Dyfed Community : Llanfihangel Ystrad Unitary authority : Ceredigion NGR : SN52005087 Site Type (preferred type first) : Iron Age Defended Enclosure Status : Scheduled Monument
Summary : Cribyn Gaer (Gaer Maesmynach) is a ridge-top univallate defended enclosure lying at 210m above sea level. The site is naturally protected by steep slopes on the west, north and east. On the southeast side the approach is fairly level and is protected by a short length of outer bank. The inner defence consists of a bank and ditch 15m wide and 5m high overall. These are partly levelled on the north and northwest and replaced by a scarp slope on the southwest. The outer bank and ditch to the southeast is c. 45m long, 14m wide and 3m high overall. A slight bank and ditch curves away from the east end of this outer ditch, presumably enclosing an annexe. The extent of this annexe is unclear. The main enclosure is sub-circular in shape, approximately 100m north - south and 80m east - west. A simple entrance lies on the southeast side. The interior of the enclosure is under improved pasture; the banks are under scrub. K Murphy 15 December 2005 - taken from several sources.
Description : Site identified on LiDAR in 2019. The earthworks are still intact and clearly visible. It is approximately 100m in diameter. JS 2020
A univallate hillfort with extra defences on the south-east where the ground falls away less steeply. JH 1995 based on Cadw 1987
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Musson,CR , 1992 , AP92-009.04 Close up from NE, showing detail of entrance ,
Musson,CR , 1992 , AP92-009.03 Location view from SW, site of Maes Mynach ECM (4793) visible to S (bottom right of photo) ,
Musson,CR , 1992 , AP92-009.05 Near vertical view from NW clearly showing bi-vallation & entrance ,
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