Gelligaer Historic Landscape

The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd.

The Historic Landscape Character Areas (HLCAs)


Aerial view of Llancarfan

HLCA 001 Gelligaer Historic Settlement

Historic settlement core; Roman military installations; Roman baths complex, medieval fortification, church and settlement. Back to Map


Aerial view of Llancarfan

HLCA 002 Capel Gwladys Open Common

Relict agricultural landscape; early church enclosure and archaeological remains; Roman military installations. Back to map


Aerial view of Llancarfan

HLCA 003 Western Enclosed Common

Roman road; distinct field boundaries; prehistoric funerary monument; important relict medieval archaeology; enclosure. Back to map


Aerial view of Llancarfan

HLCA 004 Eastern Enclosed Common

Distinct field boundaries; place-name evidence; enclosure; post-medieval mining and small quarries. Back to map


Aerial view of Llancarfan

HLCA 005 Central Open Common

Cross dykes; Roman road, ridge and furrow, quarrying. Back to map


Aerial view of Llancarfan

HLCA 006 Pen Garnbugail/ Mynydd Fochriw Open Common

Prehistoric funerary monuments; Roman road; medieval relict archaeology; field systems; inscribed stone. Back to map