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Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Crop Marks W of Meusydd Smithy is a prehistoric enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales, identified through aerial photography and soil mark evidence rather than standing earthworks. The site is documented as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection (SAM DE220), reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in the region. Crop marks and soil marks visible from the air indicate the presence of ditched enclosure features, though the precise dating within the prehistoric period and the specific function of the site require further archaeological investigation. The monument contributes to the broader archaeological record of Denbighshire's prehistoric occupation and defensive or organisational practices during the Bronze Age or Iron Age.
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Crop Marks W of Meusydd Smithy is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE220. View the official record →
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Crop Marks W of Meusydd Smithy is a prehistoric enclosure located in Denbighshire, Wales, identified through aerial photography and soil mark evidence rather than standing earthworks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE220.
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Crop Marks W of Meusydd Smithy dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant Crop Marks W of Meusydd Smithy 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 DE220.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tomen y Faerdre (1.9 km), Ty-Newydd Dyke (2 km), Tomen y Cefnlloer (3 km).
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