Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences
Post Medieval/Modern · Anti Invasion Defence Site

Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM372
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Anti Invasion Defence Site
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences is a Post Medieval and Modern Period defensive site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, constructed as part of Britain's coastal fortification programme against invasion threat. The site dates from the nineteenth or twentieth century, reflecting the strategic military concerns of that era when the Welsh coastline required defensive infrastructure. The defences comprise earthwork and structural remains typical of anti-invasion fortifications built during periods of heightened national security. The monument is registered with Cadw under Scheduled Ancient Monument reference CM372, acknowledging its historical and archaeological significance as evidence of Britain's defensive military architecture during the modern period.

Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM372. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences?

Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences is a Post Medieval and Modern Period defensive site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, constructed as part of Britain's coastal fortification programme against invasion threat. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM372.

What period does Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences date from?

Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a anti invasion defence site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences?

Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences 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 CM372.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty Cwm Tawel Anti-invasion Defences?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trebersed Moated Site (5.9 km), Carmarthen Roman Town (part of) (6.1 km), Carmarthen Roman Fort (part of) (6.3 km).

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