Scheduled MonumentsWalesCamp 530m E of Tonmawr
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Camp 530m E of Tonmawr

Wales
Cadw SAM GM090
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camp 530m E of Tonmawr is a prehistoric enclosure located in the parish of Tonmawr in Wales. The monument consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork defences, characteristic of settlement or defensive sites from the later prehistoric period. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the region. Its precise chronology and functional interpretation remain subjects of archaeological study, though its morphological characteristics place it within the broader tradition of prehistoric enclosed sites in Wales.

Camp 530m E of Tonmawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM090. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Camp 530m E of Tonmawr?

Camp 530m E of Tonmawr is a prehistoric enclosure located in the parish of Tonmawr in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM090.

What period does Camp 530m E of Tonmawr date from?

Camp 530m E of Tonmawr 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 530m E of Tonmawr?

Camp 530m E of Tonmawr 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 GM090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camp 530m E of Tonmawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nottage Court Inscribed Stone (8 km), Dan-y-Graig Roman villa (8.1 km), Hutchwns round barrow (8.7 km).

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