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Penmaen Burrows Ringwork is a Medieval Defence consisting of a ringwork located in Gower, Swansea, Wales. The monument comprises a substantial earthwork consisting of a single bank and ditch enclosure, characteristic of the ringwork form of fortification that emerged in Wales and the Marches during the Norman period. Dating to the Medieval period, likely the twelfth century or shortly thereafter, the site represents a defensive structure typical of early Norman settlement expansion into South Wales. The ringwork's prominent earthwork remains indicate its historical importance as a local fortification, though the specific chronology and duration of occupation remain subjects for further archaeological investigation.
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM129. View the official record →
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork is a Medieval Defence consisting of a ringwork located in Gower, Swansea, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM129.
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a ringwork. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Penmaen Burrows Ringwork 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 GM129.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmaen Burrows Burial Chamber (0.3 km), Penmaen Burrows Church (0.3 km), Bishopston Valley Camp (3.5 km).
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