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Settlement East of Afon Llia is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM BR259. The site represents evidence of prehistoric habitation in the upland regions of South Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation and publication of specific artefactual or structural data for this particular monument remains limited in the widely accessible scholarly record. Its designation reflects the archaeological importance of understanding settlement patterns and land use in prehistoric Breconshire, contributing to broader knowledge of early human occupation across the Welsh uplands. The site's location east of the Afon Llia suggests exploitation of the river valley's resources during its period of occupation.
Settlement East of Afon Llia is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR259. View the official record →
Settlement East of Afon Llia is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference Cadw SAM BR259. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR259.
Settlement East of Afon Llia dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Settlement East of Afon Llia 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 BR259.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wernlas ring cairn and cairnfield (9.1 km), Wernlas hut circle (9.2 km), Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet (9.3 km).
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