Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlangan Church Cropmark Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM264
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, identified through aerial photography as a cropmark feature. The monument consists of a roughly circular or oval ditched enclosure whose precise dating remains uncertain, though its morphology suggests a Bronze Age or Iron Age origin. The site is situated in proximity to Llangan Church, from which it derives its name, and represents an important record of prehistoric settlement and land organisation in the region. As a cropmark, the enclosure survives primarily as a soil and vegetation mark visible from the air, with limited surface expression, making it a valuable archaeological record of the prehistoric landscape.

Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure?

Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, identified through aerial photography as a cropmark feature. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM264.

What period does Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure date from?

Llangan Church Cropmark 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 Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure?

Llangan Church Cropmark 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 CM264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangan Church Cropmark Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell (4.7 km), Llangwathan Castle Mound (5.5 km), Llan Burial Chamber (5.5 km).

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