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Clawdd Mawr, Mynydd Caerau is a linear earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM231) by Cadw. The monument consists of a substantial bank and ditch system that runs across the landscape, characteristic of Early Medieval defensive or boundary works constructed during the post-Roman period. Such linear earthworks served multiple functions, including territorial demarcation, stock control, and defence, reflecting the political organisation of early medieval Welsh kingdoms. The site's preservation and archaeological significance lie in its testimony to Early Medieval land management and settlement patterns in Wales during a period of significant social and political reorganisation.
Clawdd Mawr, Mynydd Caerau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM231. View the official record →
Clawdd Mawr, Mynydd Caerau is a linear earthwork located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM GM231) by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM231.
Clawdd Mawr, Mynydd Caerau dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a linear earthwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Clawdd Mawr, Mynydd Caerau 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 GM231.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garth Hill Platform House (5.3 km), Llangynwyd Castle (7.5 km), Plas-y-Betws relict garden (8.2 km).
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