Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlandre Entrenchment
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Llandre Entrenchment

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM089
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llandre Entrenchment is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM089. The monument comprises an earthwork of defensive or ceremonial character, typical of enclosures constructed during the later prehistoric period in South Wales. The site's precise dating and original function remain subjects of archaeological interpretation, though such enclosures commonly served settlement, ritual, or territorial demarcation purposes in the Bronze Age or Iron Age. The surviving earthwork features provide evidence of prehistoric land use and settlement patterns in the Carmarthenshire landscape.

Llandre Entrenchment is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM089. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llandre Entrenchment?

Llandre Entrenchment is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference CM089. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM089.

What period does Llandre Entrenchment date from?

Llandre Entrenchment 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 Llandre Entrenchment?

Llandre Entrenchment 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 CM089.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llandre Entrenchment?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Coch (7 km), Molleston Camp (7.4 km), Narberth Mountain Enclosure (7.5 km).

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