Scheduled MonumentsWalesBron Fadog Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Bron Fadog Enclosure

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL173
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bron Fadog Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL173. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork boundaries, characteristic of prehistoric settlement and land-use patterns in North Wales. While specific dating evidence for this particular enclosure remains limited in the published scholarly record, such monuments are typically associated with Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation, representing important centres of domestic, defensive, or ceremonial activity. The enclosure's preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land management practices in the Flintshire region.

Bron Fadog Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bron Fadog Enclosure?

Bron Fadog Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference FL173. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL173.

What period does Bron Fadog Enclosure date from?

Bron Fadog Enclosure 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 Bron Fadog Enclosure?

Bron Fadog 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 FL173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bron Fadog Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Barrow 135m SE of Lodge Farm (3.5 km), Round Barrow 180m E of Mwccwd (4.3 km), Round Barrow 495m SE of Parc y Prysau (4.5 km).

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