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Coed-swydd enclosure is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and defence in the Welsh uplands. The enclosure consists of substantial banks and ditches that define its perimeter, typical of the fortified settlements characteristic of the Iron Age period in Britain. Its placement within the landscape reflects strategic considerations regarding both defence and access to resources, features common to contemporary hillforts and enclosed settlements of south Wales. The site's Scheduled Ancient Monument status recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of prehistoric territorial organisation and settlement patterns in the region.
Coed-swydd enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD262. View the official record →
Coed-swydd enclosure is a prehistoric defensive earthwork located in Radnorshire, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Iron Age settlement and defence in the Welsh uplands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD262.
Coed-swydd enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Coed-swydd 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 RD262.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn y Maen Alignment (Four Stones) (8.1 km), Gwernfach round cairn (8.8 km), Cwm standing stone (9.1 km).
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