Scheduled MonumentsWalesFoel Faner Defended Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Foel Faner Defended Enclosure

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME267
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foel Faner Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises a defended enclosure dating to the Iron Age, characterised by its defensive earthworks which would have served to protect the enclosed settlement from external threat. The monument sits within the upland landscape typical of prehistoric settlement patterns in Wales, where such defended positions offered strategic advantage. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register, Foel Faner represents an important example of Iron Age settlement organisation and defensive architecture in the region.

Foel Faner Defended Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME267. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foel Faner Defended Enclosure?

Foel Faner Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric fortified settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME267.

What period does Foel Faner Defended Enclosure date from?

Foel Faner Defended Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Foel Faner Defended Enclosure?

Foel Faner Defended Enclosure 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 ME267.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foel Faner Defended Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pentre Farm Barrow (1.7 km), Llanelltyd Bridge (1.8 km), Brithdir Roman Fort (4.2 km).

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