Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd

Wales
Cadw SAM GM308
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd is a prehistoric defensive enclosure or settlement earthwork located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM308. The site represents evidence of prehistoric occupation and fortification in the region, likely dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period when such enclosed settlements were commonplace across Wales. The earthwork survives as an upstanding monument comprising banks and ditches that would have provided defensive or demarcatory functions for the enclosed settlement. Its preservation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological significance as a record of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the locality.

Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM308. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd?

Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd is a prehistoric defensive enclosure or settlement earthwork located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM308. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM308.

What period does Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd date from?

Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd 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 Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd?

Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd 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 GM308.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork 1080m NNW of Fforest Newydd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cockett standing stone (6.8 km), Hafod Copper Works Musgrave Engine and Rolls (7.1 km), White Rock Copper Works (7.5 km).

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