Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography)
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography)

Wales
Cadw SAM MG178
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall is a prehistoric enclosure revealed through aerial photography in Wales. The site, recorded as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference MG178, represents evidence of prehistoric settlement or defensive activity in the landscape. As with many enclosures identified primarily through crop marks and soil discolouration from the air, its precise chronological attribution and functional interpretation remain dependent on archaeological investigation, though such monuments typically date to the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods. The site's discovery through aerial reconnaissance demonstrates the value of this technique in identifying archaeological features not readily apparent at ground level.

Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography)?

Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall is a prehistoric enclosure revealed through aerial photography in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG178.

What period does Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography) date from?

Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography)?

Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (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 MG178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 350m NW of Varchoel Hall (revealed by aerial photography)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Offa's Dyke: Section at Pentre Farm (6.6 km), Offa's Dyke: Pentre Section (6.7 km), Coed y Dinas Round Barrow (6.8 km).

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