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Berry Ringwork is a prehistoric or early medieval defensive earthwork located in Wales. The monument comprises a circular or oval enclosure defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of ringwork fortifications found across Wales and the borderlands. Such structures typically date to the Iron Age or early medieval period, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological excavation. The site represents an important element of the defensive landscape of its region and period, serving either as a settlement enclosure or fortified refuge.
Berry Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM178. View the official record →
Berry Ringwork is a prehistoric or early medieval defensive earthwork located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM178.
Berry Ringwork dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Berry Ringwork is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM178.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limestone Quarry and Kiln at Oxwich (3.3 km), Castell Oxwich (3.3 km), Tower NE of Oxwich Castle (3.3 km).
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