Scheduled MonumentsWalesDefended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM376
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn is a prehistoric defensive work located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises an enclosure defined by earthwork defences, typical of fortified settlements constructed during the Iron Age or earlier prehistoric periods in South Wales. The site's defensive character, evident from its fortified design, suggests it served as a stronghold for a local community, providing protection and control over resources in the landscape. The enclosure remains archaeologically significant as evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the region, though its precise dating and internal features require further archaeological investigation to establish definitively.

Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM376. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn?

Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn is a prehistoric defensive work located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM376.

What period does Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn date from?

Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn?

Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn 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 CM376.

What other scheduled monuments are near Defended Enclosure 350m S of Clungwyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carmarthen Roman Fort (part of) (3.4 km), Carmarthen Castle (3.5 km), The Bulwarks (Civil War) (3.6 km).

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