Scheduled MonumentsWalesChurch Hill Romano-British enclosure
Roman · Enclosure

Church Hill Romano-British enclosure

Wales
Cadw SAM GM603
Period
Roman
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Church Hill Romano-British enclosure is a Roman period enclosed settlement located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM603. The site comprises an enclosure of Romano-British date, reflecting the settlement patterns and land management practices of the Roman period in Wales, when agricultural and subsistence economies were organised within defined bounded spaces. The enclosure represents evidence of rural Romano-British occupation and the continuation or adaptation of indigenous settlement forms during the Roman period. Such enclosures are significant archaeological features that illuminate patterns of farming, stock management, and domestic life in Romano-British Wales.

Church Hill Romano-British enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM603. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Church Hill Romano-British enclosure?

Church Hill Romano-British enclosure is a Roman period enclosed settlement located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM603. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM603.

What period does Church Hill Romano-British enclosure date from?

Church Hill Romano-British enclosure dates from the roman period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Church Hill Romano-British enclosure?

Church Hill Romano-British enclosure 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 GM603.

What other scheduled monuments are near Church Hill Romano-British enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Church (1.7 km), Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (1.8 km), Penmaen Burrows Ringwork (1.8 km).

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