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Cornelau Uchaf Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork defined by a substantial bank and ditch, characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age defensive or domestic enclosures typical of upland Wales. The monument occupies a commanding position in the landscape, reflecting settlement patterns during the later prehistoric period when such enclosed farmsteads served as residences and territorial markers. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation SAM BR202, acknowledging its importance for understanding prehistoric settlement organization and land use in the Brecon Beacons region.
Cornelau Uchaf Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR202. View the official record →
Cornelau Uchaf Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosed settlement located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR202.
Cornelau Uchaf Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Cornelau Uchaf 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 BR202.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn-y-Gaer (5.6 km), Cross-Slab in Church (7.9 km), Llandefaelog Fach Motte (7.9 km).
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