Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthwork on Kilvey Hill
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Earthwork on Kilvey Hill

Wales
Cadw SAM GM315
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork on Kilvey Hill is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM315. The monument comprises an earthwork defence comprising a bank and ditch arrangement characteristic of Iron Age or Late Bronze Age settlement patterns in South Wales. The enclosure occupies a prominent hillside position, which would have provided defensive advantage and visibility across surrounding terrain. Such hillforts and enclosed settlements were typically used for habitation, stock management, and communal gathering during the later prehistoric period.

Earthwork on Kilvey Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork on Kilvey Hill?

Earthwork on Kilvey Hill is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM315. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM315.

What period does Earthwork on Kilvey Hill date from?

Earthwork on Kilvey Hill dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork on Kilvey Hill?

Earthwork on Kilvey Hill 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 GM315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork on Kilvey Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tir-Gwyllt Second World War Barrage Balloon Site (0.9 km), White Rock Copper Works (0.9 km), Foxhole River Staithes (1.2 km).

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