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Clawdd Du is a medieval earthwork defence located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MM036. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch forming part of the medieval defensive infrastructure associated with settlement activity in the region. Dating to the medieval period, the earthwork represents the type of linear defensive construction employed to protect communities and demarcate territory during the medieval era. The physical remains survive as an upstanding archaeological feature that contributes to understanding local medieval settlement patterns and defensive strategies in Wales.
Clawdd Du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM036. View the official record →
Clawdd Du is a medieval earthwork defence located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference MM036. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM036.
Clawdd Du dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a town defences. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Clawdd Du 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 MM036.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaer 594m SW of Trellech Cross (8.5 km), Dovecot at Hygga Farm (8.8 km), Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls Farm (9.1 km).
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