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 designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG143. The site comprises a univallate or multivallate earthwork characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region, though precise dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation. Its physical form consists of defensive or boundary earthworks that reflect prehistoric settlement organisation and territorial control. The monument contributes to understanding of prehistoric habitation and land use in Wales during the later prehistoric period.

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 designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM 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 the UK.

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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