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 situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR242. The monument comprises an enclosed settlement of prehistoric date, representing evidence of early domestic occupation and land use in the Brecon Beacons region. The enclosure's physical form reflects patterns of settlement organisation typical of prehistoric communities in South Wales, though its precise chronological attribution within the prehistoric period remains subject to archaeological interpretation. As a scheduled monument, the site is protected in recognition of its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic life in this upland Welsh 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 situated in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR242. 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 the UK.

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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