Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrowther's Coppice Camp
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Crowther's Coppice Camp

Wales
Cadw SAM MG143
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crowther's Coppice Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales and registered with Cadw under the monument record MG143. The site represents a form of defended settlement or ritual enclosure characteristic of the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, though precise dating would require archaeological investigation. The earthwork comprises a ditched and banked enclosure whose physical form suggests defensive or territorial purpose typical of later prehistoric activity in the Welsh landscape. As a designated monument under Cadw's protection, the site retains archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in Wales.

Crowther's Coppice Camp is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG143. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crowther's Coppice Camp?

Crowther's Coppice Camp is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales and registered with Cadw under the monument record MG143. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG143.

What period does Crowther's Coppice Camp date from?

Crowther's Coppice Camp dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crowther's Coppice Camp?

Crowther's Coppice Camp 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 MG143.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crowther's Coppice Camp?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trelystan Church House Round Barrows (6.5 km), Cursus, Llwyn-Wron (revealed by aerial photography) (7.2 km), Offa's Dyke: Section from North Lodge, Leighton Park to Old Quarry S of Green Wood (7.7 km).

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