Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd y Garn Lluest West
Post Medieval/Modern · Enclosure

Mynydd y Garn Lluest West

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR408
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 Lluest West is a post-medieval domestic and enclosure site located in Breconshire, Wales. The monument comprises structural remains and associated field systems characteristic of upland settlement patterns in the Welsh borderlands, dating to the post-medieval period. The site reflects the pastoral economy and land use practices of its era, with evidence of occupation and the organisation of surrounding agricultural land. As a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding of early modern settlement and land management in the Brecon Beacons landscape.

Mynydd y Garn Lluest West is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR408. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd y Garn Lluest West?

Mynydd y Garn Lluest West is a post-medieval domestic and enclosure site located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR408.

What period does Mynydd y Garn Lluest West date from?

Mynydd y Garn Lluest West dates from the post medieval/modern 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 y Garn Lluest West?

Mynydd y Garn Lluest West 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 BR408.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd y Garn Lluest West?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of Hirwaun Ironworks (7.5 km), Pillow Mound at Bryn y Gwyddel (7.8 km), Iron Ore Scours and Patch Workings at Winch Fawr, Merthyr Tydfil (8.6 km).

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