Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church

Wales
Cadw SAM GM334
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church is a prehistoric enclosure located in Glamorgan, Wales, and is recorded in the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as GM334. The monument consists of an earthwork defensive or ceremonial structure dating to the prehistoric period, though its precise chronological attribution within prehistory remains uncertain without extensive archaeological investigation. The site survives as an earthen bank or series of banks forming an enclosure, representing a class of monument common across Wales during the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. Such enclosures typically served functions ranging from settlement defence and stock management to communal or ritual purposes, though the specific function of this particular site would require archaeological evidence to determine with confidence.

Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM334. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church?

Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church is a prehistoric enclosure located in Glamorgan, Wales, and is recorded in the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as GM334. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM334.

What period does Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church date from?

Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church 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 450m SW of Llanddewi Church?

Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church 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 GM334.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork 450m SW of Llanddewi Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cave 40m SE of Deborah's Hole (3.3 km), Paviland Camp (3.4 km), Deborah's Hole Camp (3.4 km).

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