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 situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference BR422. The monument comprises an earthwork enclosure whose precise dating remains uncertain, though its form is consistent with prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. The site's archaeological significance lies in its potential to illuminate patterns of land use and settlement organisation during the prehistoric period in the Brecon Beacons area. The enclosure's physical remains survive as an earthwork feature, contributing to the archaeological record of Breconshire's early human occupation and territorial organisation.

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 situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference BR422. 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 Britain.

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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