Scheduled MonumentsWalesCefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields
Prehistoric · Field System

Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME130
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Field System
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields is a prehistoric field system located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising the remains of early agricultural activity and associated settlement traces. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM ME130) and represents evidence of Bronze Age or Iron Age subsistence farming practices in upland terrain. The field boundaries, visible as linear earthwork features, demonstrate the exploitation and management of this landscape during the prehistoric period when communities practised mixed agriculture adapted to the local topography and environmental conditions.

Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME130. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields?

Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields is a prehistoric field system located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising the remains of early agricultural activity and associated settlement traces. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME130.

What period does Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields date from?

Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a field system. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields?

Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields 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 ME130.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cefn Clawdd Early Settlement and Fields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maen Llwyd Standing Stones (1.9 km), Roman Kilns 225m SE of Pen-y-Stryd (4.2 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South (4.4 km).

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