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Y Bwlwarcau is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Glamorgan, Wales. The monument consists of a single rampart with an external ditch, characteristic of Iron Age defensive structures in South Wales, though its precise dating within the prehistoric period requires further archaeological evidence. The site occupies a strategically prominent location typical of hillforts constructed to command surrounding territory and facilitate control of local populations and resources. Its classification as a defended settlement reflects the widespread adoption of hillfort construction across Wales during the later prehistoric period, representing an important phase in the settlement archaeology of the region.
Y Bwlwarcau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM059. View the official record →
Y Bwlwarcau is a prehistoric hillfort situated in Glamorgan, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM059.
Y Bwlwarcau dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hillfort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Y Bwlwarcau 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 GM059.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Cribwr Ironworks (5.2 km), Pen-y-Castell Camp (5.9 km), Sculptured Cross Llanmihangel Farm (6.2 km).
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