Scheduled MonumentsWalesTwyn-y-Gaer
Prehistoric · Enclosure

Twyn-y-Gaer

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR034
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Twyn-y-Gaer is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR034. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure of Iron Age date, representing a significant example of defended settlement archaeology from the pre-Roman period in South Wales. Its physical form consists of substantial ramparts and associated ditches that once enclosed a defended settlement space, typical of hillfort construction practices of the later prehistoric period. The monument preserves important evidence of Iron Age settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the upland regions of Breconshire.

Twyn-y-Gaer is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Twyn-y-Gaer?

Twyn-y-Gaer is a prehistoric enclosure located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM BR034. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR034.

What period does Twyn-y-Gaer date from?

Twyn-y-Gaer dates from the prehistoric 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 Twyn-y-Gaer?

Twyn-y-Gaer 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 BR034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Twyn-y-Gaer?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Town Wall at Watton Mount (6.8 km), Slwch Camp (6.8 km), Town Wall and Gatehouse at Captain's Walk (6.9 km).

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