Scheduled MonumentsWalesPanthir Defended Enclosure
Prehistoric · Enclosure - Defensive

Panthir Defended Enclosure

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM386
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure - Defensive
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Panthir Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric defensive structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CM386. The site comprises an enclosure defined by defensive earthworks, typical of Iron Age fortified settlements in Wales, though its precise dating and chronological sequence remain subjects of archaeological study. Such defended enclosures served to protect settlement communities and their livestock, representing significant investments in labour and engineering during the Iron Age period. The monument contributes to understanding patterns of settlement organisation and defensive practice in prehistoric Carmarthenshire.

Panthir Defended Enclosure is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM386. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Panthir Defended Enclosure?

Panthir Defended Enclosure is a prehistoric defensive structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CM386. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM386.

What period does Panthir Defended Enclosure date from?

Panthir Defended Enclosure dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure - defensive. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Panthir Defended Enclosure?

Panthir Defended 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 CM386.

What other scheduled monuments are near Panthir Defended Enclosure?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garreg Wen Standing Stone (5 km), Crug Ieuan Round Barrow (6.5 km), Defended Enclosure 300m W of Pen y Gar (6.6 km).

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