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Medieval · Enclosure

Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN218
Period
Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure and Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn is a medieval monument located in Conwy, Wales, designated under Cadw reference CN218. The site comprises an enclosure with associated structural remains dating to the medieval period, reflecting settlement or land use practices characteristic of medieval Welsh communities. The monument's precise functions and chronology within the medieval sequence remain subjects of archaeological interest, though its designation indicates recognition as a significant example of medieval settlement evidence in the Conwy area. The physical character of the surviving earthworks and structures provides important testimony to medieval occupation and land organisation in North Wales.

Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN218. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn?

Enclosure and Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn is a medieval monument located in Conwy, Wales, designated under Cadw reference CN218. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN218.

What period does Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn date from?

Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn?

Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn 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 CN218.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure & Associated Structures at Pen-y-Bryn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement (6.4 km), Settlement between Cil-Twllan and Tan-y-Garth (6.6 km), Ty'n Twr (7.5 km).

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