Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthworks South West of Llanddew Church
Medieval · Earthwork (unclassified)

Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR196
Period
Medieval
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church is a medieval earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales, situated to the southwest of Llanddew Church. The monument comprises earthen features of medieval date, though its precise form and function remain unclassified within standard monument typologies. The site's location in close proximity to the church indicates potential association with medieval settlement or land use patterns in the locality. As with many rural earthworks of this period in Wales, the monument may represent traces of former habitation, agricultural activity, or land division characteristic of the medieval Welsh landscape.

Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR196. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church?

Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church is a medieval earthwork located in Breconshire, Wales, situated to the southwest of Llanddew Church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR196.

What period does Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthworks South West of Llanddew Church?

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).

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