Scheduled MonumentsWalesEnclosures East of Afon Llia
Medieval · Enclosure - Agricultural

Enclosures East of Afon Llia

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR258
Period
Medieval
Site type
Enclosure - Agricultural
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosures East of Afon Llia is a medieval agricultural enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises field divisions and boundary features typical of medieval farming practices in the upland regions of South Wales, reflecting the organisation of pastoral and arable subsistence agriculture during the medieval period. The enclosures represent a landscape shaped by organised land management and settlement patterns characteristic of medieval Welsh communities, with their physical form preserved in the topography east of the Afon Llia watercourse. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its importance as evidence of medieval agricultural practice and landscape use in the Brecon Beacons region.

Enclosures East of Afon Llia is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR258. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosures East of Afon Llia?

Enclosures East of Afon Llia is a medieval agricultural enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR258.

What period does Enclosures East of Afon Llia date from?

Enclosures East of Afon Llia dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure - agricultural. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosures East of Afon Llia?

Enclosures East of Afon Llia 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 BR258.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosures East of Afon Llia?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Twyn Bryn Glas round cairn (8.9 km), Nant-Maden Round Cairn (8.9 km), Cwm Cadlan Settlement and Field System (9 km).

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