Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography)
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography)

Wales
Cadw SAM MG173
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn is a prehistoric enclosure revealed through aerial photography in Wales. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference MG173, reflecting its archaeological importance to the understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. Like similar enclosures identified through aerial survey in Wales, this monument likely dates to the Iron Age or earlier prehistoric periods, though precise dating remains dependent on archaeological investigation. The enclosure's discovery through aerial photography demonstrates how such non-invasive survey methods have substantially enhanced knowledge of Wales's archaeological heritage, revealing earthwork remains that are often subtle or difficult to detect from ground level.

Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography)?

Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn is a prehistoric enclosure revealed through aerial photography in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG173.

What period does Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography) date from?

Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography) 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 Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography)?

Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography) 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 MG173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 230m SE of Waen Heilyn (revealed by aerial photography)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Camp Pen-y-Gelli (revealed by aerial photography) (6.7 km), Great Cloddiau Camp (6.9 km), Camp SW of Great Cloddiau Farm (revealed by aerial photography) (7 km).

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