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 Glamorgan, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM426. The site comprises an earthwork whose precise function and chronology remain uncertain within the broader prehistoric period, reflecting the challenges of classification for monuments where archaeological investigation has been limited. Its physical character and spatial context within the Coity landscape contribute to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use patterns in the region, though detailed stratigraphic evidence has not been extensively documented in the scholarly record. The monument's designation reflects its significance as a surviving prehistoric feature within the Welsh archaeological heritage.

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 Glamorgan, Wales, and is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM426. 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 the UK.

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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