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Enclosure West of Sorgwm is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, positioned within the upland landscape characteristic of Powys. The monument comprises an earthwork enclosure whose defensive character suggests construction during the later prehistoric period, though precise dating remains uncertain without formal excavation. The site's location in this strategically significant upland region indicates its role in the settlement patterns and territorial organisation of prehistoric communities in South Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the enclosure contributes to understanding the distribution and function of Iron Age or Bronze Age defensive sites across the Brecon Beacons area.
Enclosure West of Sorgwm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR251. View the official record →
Enclosure West of Sorgwm is a prehistoric defensive enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, positioned within the upland landscape characteristic of Powys. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR251.
Enclosure West of Sorgwm dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Enclosure West of Sorgwm 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 BR251.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of) (8.2 km), Gwernvale chambered cairn (9.4 km), Ffawyddog Gaer (9.5 km).
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