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Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church is a medieval earthwork of unclassified type, located in Wales and protected by Cadw as monument BR196. The site lies upon Pridoli rocks, a geological formation of mudstone, siltstone and sandstone that creates the underlying landscape character of this region. Such mixed sedimentary geology would have provided variable ground conditions for medieval construction and occupation, affecting both the form of the earthwork and its long-term preservation.
The earthwork remains visible as a landscape feature in the countryside south west of Llanddew Church, though its precise original function—whether defensive, residential, agricultural or ceremonial—is not definitively established by current evidence. Medieval earthworks in Wales frequently relate to settlement patterns, manorial administration or the management of marginal land, though their classification as unclassified indicates that neither excavation nor detailed survey has yet determined this monument's specific purpose.
The protection of this earthwork by Cadw recognises its archaeological significance as evidence of medieval activity and land use patterns in the area. Its survival in recognisable form offers potential for future investigation and contributes to understanding the medieval period across the Welsh landscape.
Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR196. View the official record →
Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church is a medieval earthwork of unclassified type, located in Wales and protected by Cadw as monument BR196. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR196.
Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Earthworks South West of Llanddew 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 BR196.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Early Medieval Cross in St Brynach’s Church, Llanfrynach (5.4 km), Cross-Slab in Church (5.6 km), Cilwhybert Castle Mound (5.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 13 strands of Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church stands on Pridoli Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Pridoli. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.