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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM179. The site consists of a substantial earthwork enclosure whose defensive or territorial function reflects the settlement patterns of prehistoric communities in the region. Dating evidence and morphological characteristics indicate occupation during the Iron Age or Bronze Age, periods when such enclosed sites served as focal points for settlement, stock management, and possibly ceremonial activity. The monument's survival as an upstanding earthwork preserves important archaeological evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement hierarchy in south-west Wales.

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, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM179. 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 the UK.

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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