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Y Gaerwen Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure situated near Llangar in Meirionnydd, Wales. The monument comprises an approximately circular or oval earthwork defined by a bank and ditch system, characteristic of prehistoric defensive or communal enclosures of the Neolithic or Bronze Age period. Located within the upland landscape of the region, the site represents settlement or ritual activity patterns typical of prehistoric Wales, though its precise chronology remains dependent upon archaeological investigation. The enclosure is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME091.
Y Gaerwen Enclosure, Llangar is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME091. View the official record →
Y Gaerwen Enclosure is a prehistoric enclosure situated near Llangar in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME091.
Y Gaerwen Enclosure, Llangar dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Y Gaerwen Enclosure, Llangar 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 ME091.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two Ring Cairns West of Cwm Tywyll (6.9 km), Cwm Tywyll House Platforms (7 km), Cefn Penagored Cairn and Ring Cairn (7.2 km).
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