Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan

Wales
Cadw SAM GM278
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The monument comprises an earthwork of uncertain date within the prehistoric period, though its form suggests possible Iron Age or earlier Bronze Age origins. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM278, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding settlement and land use patterns in prehistoric Wales. The enclosure's physical remains survive as earthen banks and ditches, though their precise extent and condition require archaeological assessment to determine their original function and chronological placement within the prehistoric sequence.

Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM278. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan?

Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM278.

What period does Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan date from?

Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan 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 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan?

Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan 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 GM278.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork 360m NNE of Crug yr Avan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn y Hyrddod & Neighbouring Cairn (2.4 km), Mynydd Ton Cairns (3.2 km), Mynydd Caerau Round Cairns (3.5 km).

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