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Blackwood Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Wales and recorded on the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as MG239. The site comprises an enclosure whose physical form and archaeological character indicate construction during the prehistoric period, though its precise dating within this broad span remains subject to archaeological interpretation. Such enclosures served varied functions within prehistoric communities, potentially relating to settlement, stock management, ceremonial activity, or defence, depending on their specific topographical and structural characteristics. The monument's preservation and official scheduling reflect its significance to understanding prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape.
Blackwood Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG239. View the official record →
Blackwood Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Wales and recorded on the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as MG239. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG239.
Blackwood Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Blackwood Enclosure 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 MG239.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great Cloddiau Camp (8 km), Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography) (8 km), Camp SW of Great Cloddiau Farm (revealed by aerial photography) (8.1 km).
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