Scheduled MonumentsWalesBwlch Seiri Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Bwlch Seiri Camp

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM179
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bwlch Seiri Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork defences, typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, though its precise dating within the prehistoric period requires further archaeological investigation. The site's location and defensive characteristics suggest it served a protective or administrative function within its local community during the later prehistoric era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Bwlch Seiri Camp represents an important element of the archaeological landscape documenting settlement and territorial organisation in prehistoric Carmarthenshire.

Bwlch Seiri Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM179. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bwlch Seiri Camp?

Bwlch Seiri Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM179.

What period does Bwlch Seiri Camp date from?

Bwlch Seiri Camp 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 Bwlch Seiri Camp?

Bwlch Seiri Camp 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 CM179.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bwlch Seiri Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (4.5 km), Maen Melyn Standing Stone (4.5 km), Delacorse Uchaf Standing Stone (5.8 km).

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