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Hindwell palisaded enclosure is a Neolithic monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a substantial circular or sub-circular palisade defined by a closely-spaced timber post circle. The monument dates to the early Neolithic period and represents an important example of a ritual or ceremonial enclosure, likely serving religious or funerary functions for its contemporary community. The palisade structure, revealed through archaeological investigation, would have created a visually and physically defined sacred space, with the monument's scale and construction indicating considerable communal effort and social organisation. The site contributes significantly to understanding Neolithic monumental construction and ritual practice in Wales and the wider British Isles.
Hindwell palisaded enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD247. View the official record →
Hindwell palisaded enclosure is a Neolithic monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a substantial circular or sub-circular palisade defined by a closely-spaced timber post circle. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD247.
Hindwell palisaded enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a palisaded enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Hindwell palisaded 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 RD247.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Nimble (1.4 km), Old Radnor Castle (1.7 km), Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (2.9 km).
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