Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp 280m S of Melin Court Brook
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook

Wales
Cadw SAM GM366
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook is a prehistoric enclosure located in Glamorgan, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference GM366. The site represents a form of prehistoric settlement or defensive structure, typical of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods in Wales, though precise dating remains subject to archaeological assessment. The enclosure's physical form comprises earthwork defences characteristic of such monuments, with banks and ditches defining an enclosed space. Its survival as an upstanding archaeological feature contributes to understanding prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the region.

Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM366. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook?

Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook is a prehistoric enclosure located in Glamorgan, Wales, and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference GM366. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM366.

What period does Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook date from?

Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook 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 Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook?

Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook 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 GM366.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 280m S of Melin Court Brook?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn yr Argoed Camp (6 km), Nant Herbert Camp (6.3 km), Pont Fawr Aqueduct / Viaduct (7.3 km).

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