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 Monument enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM239. The site represents evidence of settlement or ritual activity dating to the Prehistoric period, though its precise chronology within this broad timeframe requires archaeological assessment. The enclosure comprises earthwork remains that survive as a notable landscape feature, contributing to understanding of prehistoric land use and social organisation in its locality. Like many such monuments in Wales, Gwersyll provides valuable archaeological context for interpreting prehistoric communities and their engagement with the landscape.

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 Monument enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference 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 Britain.

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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