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Prehistoric · Enclosure

Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR209
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau?

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.

What period does Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Prehistoric Enclosure & Settlement Site on Craig y Llysiau?

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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