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Clawdd Mawr

Heritage Site in Montgomeryshire

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Clawdd Mawr

Road junction near Foelortho
Road junction near Foelortho Credit: Steven Brown

Clawdd Mawr is a historic site located in Montgomeryshire, Wales. It is an ancient earthwork believed to date back to the Bronze Age, making it a significant heritage site in the region. The site is situated on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The main feature of Clawdd Mawr is a large bank and ditch system, measuring around 300 meters in length. The earthwork is well-preserved, with the bank reaching heights of up to 3 meters and the ditch being approximately 2 meters deep. The construction of this site is particularly impressive considering the tools and techniques available during the Bronze Age.

The purpose of Clawdd Mawr remains a subject of speculation among archaeologists and historians. Some theories suggest that it served as a defensive fortification, providing protection to the inhabitants from potential threats. Others believe it had a ceremonial or symbolic function, possibly related to religious or social activities of the time.

Visitors to Clawdd Mawr can explore the site and appreciate its historical significance. The earthwork is easily accessible by foot, and there are informative signs explaining its history and importance. The location also offers stunning views of the Welsh countryside, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Overall, Clawdd Mawr is a captivating heritage site that provides insight into the ancient civilizations that once inhabited Montgomeryshire. Its well-preserved earthwork and picturesque location make it a must-visit for those interested in Welsh history and archaeology.

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Clawdd Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.782585/-3.3913568 or Grid Reference SJ0621. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road junction near Foelortho
Road junction near Foelortho
Minor road towards Pen-y-bont-fawr
Minor road towards Pen-y-bont-fawr
Down the valley towards Blaen-y-Cwm From sharp bend in road
Down the valley towards Blaen-y-Cwm
From sharp bend in road
Part of Clochnant farm A farm above the road.
Part of Clochnant farm
A farm above the road.
Clochnant-bach cottage A picturesque roadside cottage.
Clochnant-bach cottage
A picturesque roadside cottage.
Chapel at Hirnant A chapel rather than a church.
Chapel at Hirnant
A chapel rather than a church.
Old parsonage at Hirnant What a lovely old house.
Old parsonage at Hirnant
What a lovely old house.
Green path above Hirnant An old route up the hillside.
Green path above Hirnant
An old route up the hillside.
Rhialgwm Lovely morning in mid Wales recording my first Marilyn of 2012. Done by parking due south then using forest track to gain footpath to head for summit from the east. Name: Rhialgwm Hill number: 2131 Height: 540m / 1772ft Area: 30E: Bala to Welshpool Class: Ma,5 Grid ref: SJ 05503 21179 Summit feature: ground within 2m of trig point Drop: 225m Col: 315m SJ041216
Rhialgwm
Lovely morning in mid Wales recording my first Marilyn of 2012. Done by parking due south then using forest track to gain footpath to head for summit from the east. Name: Rhialgwm Hill number: 2131 Height: 540m / 1772ft Area: 30E: Bala to Welshpool Class: Ma,5 Grid ref: SJ 05503 21179 Summit feature: ground within 2m of trig point Drop: 225m Col: 315m SJ041216
View across Cwm Hirnant Cefn Hirfynydd is opposite.
View across Cwm Hirnant
Cefn Hirfynydd is opposite.
Afon Hirnant Still quite small, but meandering along the foot of Cwm Hirnant.
Afon Hirnant
Still quite small, but meandering along the foot of Cwm Hirnant.
Hirnant A tiny hamlet now with only the basic facilities, a call box and a post box.
Hirnant
A tiny hamlet now with only the basic facilities, a call box and a post box.
War memorial at Hirnant It has the backdrop of a view across the valley.
War memorial at Hirnant
It has the backdrop of a view across the valley.
St Illog, Hirnant Now a community centre. Whilst there has been a Christian presence on this site for much longer, the building is almost entirely Victorian.
St Illog, Hirnant
Now a community centre. Whilst there has been a Christian presence on this site for much longer, the building is almost entirely Victorian.
Afon Hirnant Looking downstream near Hirnant, from where the road crosses the river.
Afon Hirnant
Looking downstream near Hirnant, from where the road crosses the river.
Cwm Hirnant Looking across the valley on a wet day from the south side.
Cwm Hirnant
Looking across the valley on a wet day from the south side.
Lane to Brynhdydd Here at its junction with the road to Penybontfawr.
Lane to Brynhdydd
Here at its junction with the road to Penybontfawr.
Clochnant Bach At the junction in front of the house, right leads to Hirnant and Penybontfawr, left to Clochnant.
Clochnant Bach
At the junction in front of the house, right leads to Hirnant and Penybontfawr, left to Clochnant.
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Clawdd Mawr is located at Grid Ref: SJ0621 (Lat: 52.782585, Lng: -3.3913568)

Unitary Authority: Powys

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