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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR197
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair is a prehistoric monument located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of a larger complex of archaeological remains on the moorland landscape. The enclosure is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference SAM BR197. The site comprises a roughly circular or oval earthwork bounded by bank and ditch features characteristic of prehistoric defensive or territorial markers. The exact dating and functional interpretation of this specific enclosure remain subjects of archaeological study within the broader context of Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement patterns in the Brecon Beacons region.

Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair?

Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair is a prehistoric monument located in Breconshire, Wales, forming part of a larger complex of archaeological remains on the moorland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR197.

What period does Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair date from?

Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair dates from the prehistoric 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 W of Allt yr Esgair?

Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair 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 BR197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure W of Allt yr Esgair?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carreg Wen Fawr y Rugos cairn cemetery (6.8 km), Carn Caws, round cairn to N of (7.2 km), Carn Caws round cairn (7.5 km).

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