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Prehistoric · Settlement

Settlement East of Afon Llia

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR259
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 early settlement activity in the Brecon Beacons region, though detailed archaeological investigation and published scholarly work specific to this monument remain limited in the accessible record. Its designation reflects recognition of its potential archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric settlement patterns in upland Wales. The site contributes to understanding of settlement distribution and land use in prehistoric Breconshire, though further archaeological survey and excavation would be required to establish its precise chronology and cultural context.

Settlement East of Afon Llia is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR259. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement East of Afon Llia?

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.

What period does Settlement East of Afon Llia date from?

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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Settlement East of Afon Llia?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement East of Afon Llia?

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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