Scheduled MonumentsWalesThe Bulwarks (Civil War)
Post Medieval/Modern · Earthwork (unclassified)

The Bulwarks (Civil War)

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM009
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Earthwork (unclassified)
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Bulwarks is a Civil War period earthwork located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Dating to the seventeenth century, the site comprises defensive fortifications constructed during the English Civil War era. The earthwork represents the military engineering practices of the period, when both Parliamentarian and Royalist forces constructed temporary and semi-permanent field fortifications across Wales to control strategic positions and supply lines. As an unclassified post-medieval monument, The Bulwarks provides material evidence of the conflict's impact on the Welsh landscape and the tactical considerations of Civil War commanders operating in the region.

The Bulwarks (Civil War) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Bulwarks (Civil War)?

The Bulwarks is a Civil War period earthwork located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM009.

What period does The Bulwarks (Civil War) date from?

The Bulwarks (Civil War) dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a earthwork (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting The Bulwarks (Civil War)?

The Bulwarks (Civil War) 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 CM009.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Bulwarks (Civil War)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen Celli Standing Stone (6.8 km), Castell y Domen, Gwempa (7.8 km), Is-Coed-Uchaf Standing Stone (7.8 km).

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