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 earthwork located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises an enclosure fortified with banks and ditches, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in Wales, though its precise chronology within the prehistoric period requires archaeological confirmation. Such defended enclosures served dual purposes as both domestic settlements and places of refuge, reflecting the social organisation and security concerns of their time. The monument is recorded under Cadw's national monument scheme as SAM CM376, recognising its archaeological significance within the prehistoric landscape of the region.

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 earthwork 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 the UK.

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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