Prehistoric · Enclosure

Gwersyll

Wales
Cadw SAM GM239
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gwersyll is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM239. The monument consists of a univallate enclosure defined by a single rampart, characteristic of Iron Age defensive or settlement structures in the Welsh landscape. Its exact dating remains subject to archaeological interpretation, though it falls within the later prehistoric period when such enclosed settlements were established across Britain. The site represents evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and territorial organisation in Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation and publication of specific findings for this particular monument are limited in the broader scholarly literature.

Gwersyll is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM239. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gwersyll?

Gwersyll is a prehistoric enclosure located in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM GM239. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM239.

What period does Gwersyll date from?

Gwersyll dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Gwersyll?

Gwersyll 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 GM239.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gwersyll?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery (4.8 km), Remains of Iron Furnace at Cwmaman (5.1 km), Ring Cairn 350m W of Penrhiw Caradoc, Llanwonno (6.2 km).

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