Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher
Prehistoric · Earthwork (unclassified)

Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher

Wales
Cadw SAM GM426
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher is a prehistoric monument of unclassified type located in the Bridgend County Borough area of Wales. The site comprises an earthwork whose precise chronological attribution remains uncertain within the broader prehistoric period. The monument is recorded in the Cadw Schedule of Ancient Monuments under reference GM426, reflecting its recognised archaeological significance despite limited published detail regarding its specific form and function. The earthwork's exact nature and date of construction require further archaeological investigation to establish its place within the local prehistoric landscape.

Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM426. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher?

Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher is a prehistoric monument of unclassified type located in the Bridgend County Borough area of Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM426.

What period does Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher date from?

Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher?

Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher 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 GM426.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork at Pant-y-Pyllau, Coity Higher?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corntown causewayed enclosure (6 km), Stepsau Duon (7 km), Mynydd Bychan (7.7 km).

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