Scheduled MonumentsWalesHill Tenement Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Hill Tenement Enclosure

Wales
Cadw SAM MG240
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hill Tenement Enclosure is a prehistoric monument consisting of an enclosed settlement site located in Wales. The enclosure is defined by the remains of banks and ditches that once demarcated a residential or defensive perimeter, characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in the region. Its physical remains reflect the construction methods and land organisation typical of later prehistoric communities in Wales, though the precise dating and functional interpretation remain subject to ongoing archaeological assessment. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its importance for understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchy and land use in the Welsh landscape.

Hill Tenement Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG240. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hill Tenement Enclosure?

Hill Tenement Enclosure is a prehistoric monument consisting of an enclosed settlement site located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG240.

What period does Hill Tenement Enclosure date from?

Hill Tenement Enclosure 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 Hill Tenement Enclosure?

Hill Tenement 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 MG240.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hill Tenement Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Bryn Amlwyg: a ringwork and enclosure castle (4.1 km), Ty'n-y-Cwm Camp (5.7 km), Llethrau Camp (6.5 km).

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