Scheduled MonumentsWalesSite E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography)
Early Medieval · Enclosure

Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography)

Wales
Cadw SAM MG174
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Site E of Plas-Llwyn is an Early Medieval enclosure in Monmouthshire, Wales, identified through aerial photography as part of the wider Plas-Llwyn complex. The site comprises a rectilinear or curvilinear enclosure, characteristic of Early Medieval settlement patterns in Wales, though its precise chronology within the Early Medieval period remains to be firmly established through archaeological investigation. The monument was revealed by aerial survey techniques, which have proven particularly effective in detecting cropmarks and soil marks that define such enclosures where surface remains are slight or obscured. The site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of Early Medieval settlement in the Monmouth area during the period broadly spanning the fifth to eleventh centuries.

Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography)?

Site E of Plas-Llwyn is an Early Medieval enclosure in Monmouthshire, Wales, identified through aerial photography as part of the wider Plas-Llwyn complex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG174.

What period does Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography) date from?

Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography) dates from the early medieval 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 Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography)?

Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography) 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 MG174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site E of Plas-Llwyn (revealed by aerial photography)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Llan Hillfort (6.6 km), Bryn-Derwen Mound and Bailey Castle (7.1 km), Mount Pleasant Enclosure (7.7 km).

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