Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel

Wales
Cadw SAM GM518
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM518. The site consists of earthwork defences characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns, comprising banks and ditches that would have served both defensive and territorial functions. Its physical form suggests construction during the later prehistoric period, when such enclosed settlements were widespread across Wales and the broader British landscape. The enclosure represents an important archaeological record of prehistoric settlement organisation and community defensive strategies in the upland regions of Wales.

Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM518. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel?

Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM518. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM518.

What period does Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel date from?

Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel?

Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel 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 GM518.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure East of Nant Cwm Moel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gwersyll (7.4 km), Garn Las Earthwork (7.6 km), Abercanaid haystack boiler (7.7 km).

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