Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaen-Cwmbach Earthwork
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork

Wales
Cadw SAM GM277
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM277. The site comprises an earthwork defensive structure dating to the prehistoric period, though precise chronological attribution requires reference to archaeological survey records. The monument survives as an archaeological feature of landscape significance, representative of prehistoric settlement and territorial organisation in the Welsh uplands. Its physical character as an enclosed space reflects patterns of land use and social organisation evident across comparable prehistoric sites in Britain.

Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM277. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork?

Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM277. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM277.

What period does Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork date from?

Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork 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 Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork?

Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork 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 GM277.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaen-Cwmbach Earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwmafan copper works flue (5.6 km), Craig Ty-Isaf Camp (6.6 km), Cae'r Mynydd Ventilation Furnace and Mine (7 km).

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