Nantperchellan
Has been described as a Possible Timber Castle (Ringwork)
There are earthwork remains
| Name | Nantperchellan |
| Alternative Names | St Dogmaels; Nan Perchellan |
| Historic Country | Cardiganshire |
| Modern Authority | Ceredigion |
| 1974 Authority | Dyfed |
| Community | Cardigan |
A roughly rectangular promontory enclosure, of uncertain date, occupying the butt-end of a south-facing ridge, about 52m north-east to south-west, defined by a rampart and ditch to the north and east, facing onto rising ground, whilst steep natural slopes complete the circuit on the south and western sides. (Coflein)
A sub-rectangular hilltop enclosure defended on the west and south by a steep natural slope and on the north and east by a bank and external ditch. This site is located at the south-eastern extremity of St Dogmaels parish and is one of several similar sites which are found in the Bridell/Llantwd area just to the south of the parish boundary. (Dyfed Archaeological Trust HER)
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 two or three sides, and artificial ramparts on the level approaches. Castell Nantperchellan is a roughly rectangular promontory enclosure, occupying the butt-end of a south-facing ridge above the confluence of two local streams, and measuring c.52m north-east to south-west. It is defined by a rampart and ditch to the north and east, facing onto rising ground, whilst steep natural slopes complete the circuit on the south and western sides. (Scheduling Report)
This site is a scheduled monument protected by law
Not Listed
The National Monument Record (Coflein) number(s)
County Historic Environment Record
| OS Map Grid Reference | SN173433 |
| Latitude | 52.0580787658691 |
| Longitude | -4.66602993011475 |
| Eastings | 217300 |
| Northings | 243330 |
