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Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure

Wales
Cadw SAM MM093
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hillfort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure is a prehistoric hillfort located in Monmouthshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM093. The monument consists of a substantial defensive earthwork comprising multiple concentric banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age fortified settlements in South Wales. Dating to the Iron Age period, the site represents a significant example of prehistoric defensive architecture, likely serving as a refuge settlement or territorial stronghold for a local community. The physical remains of the earthwork, despite centuries of erosion and agricultural use, retain sufficient integrity to illustrate the scale and sophistication of Iron Age defensive construction techniques in the region.

Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure?

Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure is a prehistoric hillfort located in Monmouthshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM093. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM093.

What period does Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure date from?

Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure?

Bulwarks Prehistoric 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 MM093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heston Brake Long Barrow (5.2 km), Crick Medieval House (5.4 km), Portskewett Hill Roman Site (5.7 km).

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