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 Wales, identified through aerial photography and registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG174. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure typical of the Early Medieval period in Wales, when such defended or bounded settlements served domestic and possibly administrative functions. The identification through aerial survey methodology has contributed to understanding the distribution and character of Early Medieval settlement in the region, demonstrating the archaeological value of non-intrusive survey techniques in revealing previously unrecorded monuments.

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 Wales, identified through aerial photography and registered as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM MG174. 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 Britain.

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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