Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd y Garn Enclosure
Post Medieval/Modern · Enclosure

Mynydd y Garn Enclosure

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR410
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd y Garn Enclosure is a post-medieval domestic enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM BR410, reflecting its archaeological significance within the record of rural settlement patterns in the Welsh uplands. The enclosure represents the material remains of early modern pastoral and agricultural activity in the region, typical of the dispersed settlement characteristic of upland Breconshire during this period.

Mynydd y Garn Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR410. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd y Garn Enclosure?

Mynydd y Garn Enclosure is a post-medieval domestic enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR410.

What period does Mynydd y Garn Enclosure date from?

Mynydd y Garn Enclosure dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd y Garn Enclosure?

Mynydd y Garn 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 BR410.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd y Garn Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dinas Silica Mine (7.1 km), Craig y Ddinas Hillfort (7.2 km), Site of Hirwaun Ironworks (7.6 km).

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