Scheduled MonumentsWalesGarreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM222
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Garreg Lwyd Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located approximately 600 metres south-east of Crosslane Cottages in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CM222 by Cadw, the Welsh heritage authority. As an enclosure of prehistoric date, it represents settlement or land use patterns from the pre-Roman period, though the precise dating and functional character of the site require archaeological investigation for full clarification. The monument's survival and scheduled status reflect its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and land organisation in the Carmarthenshire landscape.

Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM222. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages?

Garreg Lwyd Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located approximately 600 metres south-east of Crosslane Cottages in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM222.

What period does Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages date from?

Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages?

Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages 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 CM222.

What other scheduled monuments are near Garreg Lwyd Enclosure 600m SE of Crosslane Cottages?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Lighthouse at Whitford Point (5.3 km), St Madoc's Church cross-incised stones (8.8 km), North Hill Tor Camp (8.9 km).

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