Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Domestic

Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR242
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Domestic
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch is a prehistoric domestic enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, and is registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM BR242) under Cadw's protection. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure of prehistoric date, representing settlement activity in the upland regions of Breconshire during prehistory. Such enclosures typically functioned as defended or delineated domestic spaces, providing evidence of settlement patterns and land use during their period of occupation. The monument contributes to understanding prehistoric occupation and territorial organisation in the Brecon Beacons landscape.

Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch?

Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch is a prehistoric domestic enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, and is registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM BR242) under Cadw's protection. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR242.

What period does Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch date from?

Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - domestic. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch?

Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch 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 BR242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosure West of Nant Cwm Llwch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyd Uchaf Hillfort (6.7 km), Llwyn-on Farmstead (7.6 km), Twyn Garreg Wen Cairn (7.7 km).

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