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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME090
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site consists of an enclosure dating to the prehistoric period, though the precise chronological attribution within prehistory remains subject to ongoing archaeological interpretation. The monument is situated on upland terrain characteristic of many such enclosures in the Welsh landscape, and its physical form comprises an earthwork boundary defining an enclosed area. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection (SAM ME090), the site represents an important example of prehistoric settlement or land-use patterns in the region, though detailed excavation records specific to this enclosure are limited in the wider scholarly literature.

Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME090. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure?

Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure is a prehistoric monument located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME090.

What period does Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure date from?

Mynydd Mynyllod 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 Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure?

Mynydd Mynyllod 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 ME090.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Ring Cairns West of Cwm Tywyll (7.1 km), Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement (7.2 km), Cefn Penagored Cairn and Ring Cairn (7.3 km).

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