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Craig y Llysiau is a prehistoric enclosure and settlement site located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM BR209) under Cadw's protection. The site comprises the remains of a prehistoric enclosure with associated settlement evidence, situated on elevated terrain that would have provided strategic advantage and visibility across the surrounding landscape. Dating to the prehistoric period, the monument reflects patterns of settlement and land use characteristic of early communities in the Brecon Beacons region. The physical remains of the enclosure and domestic structures at Craig y Llysiau contribute to understanding of prehistoric occupation and social organisation in upland Wales.
Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR209. View the official record →
Craig y Llysiau is a prehistoric enclosure and settlement site located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM BR209) under Cadw's protection. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR209.
Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau 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 BR209.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gorllwyn round cairns (3.8 km), Gurnos ring cairn (4.9 km), Darren round cairn (5.2 km).
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