Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrugian Bach Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Crugian Bach Enclosure

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR422
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Unassigned
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crugian Bach Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. The site consists of an enclosed area defined by earthwork banks and ditches, though its precise chronological placement within the prehistoric period remains unassigned pending further archaeological investigation. The monument is situated within the upland landscape characteristic of the Brecon Beacons region, where such enclosures may have served various purposes including settlement, stock management, or ceremonial functions. The site is recorded in the Cadw schedule of ancient monuments under reference SAM BR422.

Crugian Bach Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crugian Bach Enclosure?

Crugian Bach Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR422.

What period does Crugian Bach Enclosure date from?

Crugian Bach 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Crugian Bach Enclosure?

Crugian Bach 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 BR422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crugian Bach Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (3.9 km), Carn Pantmaenllwyd cairn (4.3 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4.6 km).

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