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Unknown · Earthwork (unclassified)

Llyn Gwyn Earthwork

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD079
Period
Unknown
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llyn Gwyn Earthwork is an unclassified earthwork monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, and recorded under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation RD079. The site remains archaeologically significant as a surviving example of earthwork construction in the region, though its precise chronological attribution and functional purpose require further scholarly investigation. The monument's physical characteristics and historical context reflect patterns of settlement and land use in medieval and later Radnorshire, contributing to understanding of the broader archaeological landscape of mid-Wales.

Llyn Gwyn Earthwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD079. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llyn Gwyn Earthwork?

Llyn Gwyn Earthwork is an unclassified earthwork monument located in Radnorshire, Wales, and recorded under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation RD079. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD079.

What period does Llyn Gwyn Earthwork date from?

Llyn Gwyn Earthwork dates from the unknown period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Llyn Gwyn Earthwork?

Llyn Gwyn Earthwork 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 RD079.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llyn Gwyn Earthwork?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-llys Earthwork (6.7 km), Pen-y-bont Standing Stone (7 km), Caer Du (7.3 km).

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