Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
MM178
Name
Camp 650m South of Ty Freeman
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Monmouthshire
Community
Gwehelog Fawr
Easting
339697
Northing
202467
Broad Class
Monument
Site Type
Enclosure
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of an earthwork enclosure. The date or precise nature of the enclosure is unknown, but it is likely to be later prehistoric. The site comprises a univallate oval enclosure surrounded by a bank 10m wide and around 0.3m high. The site has been spread by ploughing and is visible only as a slight scarp on the W side.
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.