Medieval · Town Defences

Clawdd Du

Wales
Cadw SAM MM036
Period
Medieval
Site type
Town Defences
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Clawdd Du?

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.

What period does Clawdd Du date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Clawdd Du?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clawdd Du?

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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