Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
ME090
Name
Mynydd Mynyllod Enclosure
Date of Designation
14/11/1977
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llandderfel
Easting
300229
Northing
339885
Broad Class
Monument
Site Type
Enclosure
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of an earthwork/stone-built enclosure. The date or precise nature of the enclosure is unknown, but it is likely to be later prehistoric or medieval. The site covers an area of approximately 0.5 acres and is situated on a densely heather-clad summit, which is naturally defended by steep slopes on the west and southwest and with an enclosing bank on the east and southeast. A later rectangular sheepfold lies in the NE corner of the enclosure.
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.