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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Blackwood Enclosure

Wales
Cadw SAM MG239
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Blackwood Enclosure?

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.

What period does Blackwood Enclosure date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Blackwood Enclosure?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blackwood Enclosure?

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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