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Medieval · Enclosure

Lan Enclosure

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM294
Period
Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lan Enclosure is a medieval enclosure situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM294. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure that reflects medieval land organisation and settlement patterns characteristic of the Welsh countryside during the medieval period. The enclosure's physical form, defined by banks and ditches, represents a field system or settlement boundary typical of medieval agricultural practice in the region. Such enclosures served practical functions in defining land tenure and managing livestock, demonstrating the everyday infrastructure of medieval Welsh communities.

Lan Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lan Enclosure?

Lan Enclosure is a medieval enclosure situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference Cadw SAM CM294. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM294.

What period does Lan Enclosure date from?

Lan Enclosure dates from the medieval 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 Lan Enclosure?

Lan 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 CM294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lan Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dolgarn Moated Site (7.1 km), Cross-Incised Stones (7.1 km), Eithin Bach round barrow (7.5 km).

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