RD098

Glog Camp  

 

Designated  

Powys  

Llangunllo  

323252  

268935  

Defence  

Enclosure  

Prehistoric  

The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument. The monument comprises the remains of a roughly circular univallate enclosure occupying an area of gently sloping land on the eastern slopes of Glog Hill. The enclosure is defined by a single rampart and external ditch on the N, E and W sides, while on the E side it abuts a sheer drop, making defences unnecessary. The rampart measures c. 0.8m high on the inside and the ditch is up to 1.5m deep. The original entrance is on the southern side, where a narrow hollow way runs into the monument from the slope below. There are the remains of at least two hut platforms within the interior of the enclosure, both on the northern side, with a possible third close to the western rampart. These survive as roughly circular terraces cut into the slope, with slightly raised banks around them. The entrance on the western side appears to be a relatively modern cut through the ramparts. The date of the enclosure is unknown, but it is likely to be later prehistoric. The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail. The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.