Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN400
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN400. The site comprises an enclosure defined by substantial earthen banks and ditches, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in North Wales, though its precise chronology within the prehistoric period remains to be fully established through archaeological investigation. Such defended enclosures served as high-status settlements or refuges, providing protection for communities and their livestock during periods of territorial competition. The monument represents an important example of prehistoric defensive architecture in the region and contributes to understanding settlement patterns and social organisation in Iron Age Wales.

Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN400. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure?

Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN400. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN400.

What period does Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure date from?

Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure?

Caerlan Tibot Defended 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 CN400.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caerlan Tibot Defended Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae'r Odyn Unenclosed Hut (7.7 km), Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain (7.7 km), Hut Circle South of Cae'r Sais (7.7 km).

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