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 agricultural enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM603. The site dates to the Romano-British period and represents evidence of agricultural land management and subsistence practices during Roman occupation. The enclosure survives as an earthwork feature demonstrating the settlement and farming strategies employed by Romano-British communities in Wales during the first to fourth centuries AD. Such enclosed field systems reflect the adaptation of agricultural practices in the region during the Roman period and contribute to our understanding of rural economy and land use in Roman 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 agricultural enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference 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 the UK.

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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