Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man
Roman · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM242
Period
Roman
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man is a Roman domestic enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and represents a small-scale settlement from the Roman period. The site consists of an enclosed hut circle, indicating a modest dwelling unit typical of rural Romano-British habitation in the upland regions of Wales. Its positioning in the Carmarthenshire landscape reflects the pattern of dispersed settlement that characterised Roman-period occupation in this area, where indigenous populations continued to occupy traditional forms of dwelling within new administrative frameworks. The monument is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments designation as CM242, reflecting its archaeological significance as evidence of domestic life during the Roman occupation of Wales.

Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man?

Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man is a Roman domestic enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and represents a small-scale settlement from the Roman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM242.

What period does Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man date from?

Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man dates from the roman period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man?

Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man 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 CM242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure 150m NW of Eithin Man?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maen Melyn Standing Stone (4 km), Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (4 km), St.Teilo's Church, Llandeilo Abercywyn (4.4 km).

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