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Hindwell palisaded enclosure is a Neolithic ritual monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a substantial oval earthwork defined by a timber palisade. The site dates to the later Neolithic period, approximately 3500 to 3000 BCE, and represents an important example of the palisaded enclosure tradition characteristic of Neolithic Wales and the broader Atlantic façade. The monument consists of a pronounced outer bank with internal ditch, originally accompanied by a robust wooden palisade of closely spaced posts, which would have created a visually impressive and physically imposing structure. Archaeological investigation and geophysical survey have identified the distinctive post-holes of the palisade, confirming the site's ritual and ceremonial function, likely associated with gatherings, feasting, or funerary practices integral to Neolithic religious life in the region.
Hindwell palisaded enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD247. View the official record →
Hindwell palisaded enclosure is a Neolithic ritual monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a substantial oval earthwork defined by a timber palisade. 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 the UK.
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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