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 and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM277. The monument comprises an earthen enclosure of prehistoric date, representing settlement or defensive activity from the prehistoric period. The site's physical structure consists of earthwork remains that reflect the constructional methods and spatial organisation typical of its period, though the precise chronology within the prehistoric sequence requires specialist archaeological assessment. As a scheduled monument, the site retains significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the Welsh landscape.

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 and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the 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 Britain.

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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