| Site name | Breiddin Select this link to view all house records from this site |
|---|---|
| Site number | 79 |
| Unitary Authority | Powys |
| Easting | 329200 |
| Northing | 314400 |
| References | O'Neil 1937; Musson 1976; Musson et al. 1991; Buckland et al 2001 [View Bibliography] |
| Other sources | CPAT SMR 50054 |
| Publication | Full report |
| Year excavated | 1933-1935, 1969-1976 |
| Earliest approx. date for settlement | -900 |
| Latest approx. date for settlement | 400 |
| Site type | nucleated / enclosed |
| Interpretation comments | Hilltop enclosure, some unenclosed. LBA metalworking. Four-posters appear to post date roundhouses. Mainly IA although RB occupation (respects area of IA). Could even be earlier. Spatial differentiation on site. Wooden sword from cistern. Two houses, possibly three from 1930s work. Date of 4-posters all late IA. |
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