Scheduled MonumentsWalesAfon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement
Post Medieval/Modern · Rectangular hut settlement

Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME190
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Rectangular hut settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising a cluster of rectangular stone structures characteristic of rural habitation in the region. The settlement consists of hut circles and associated field boundaries that reflect subsistence farming practices and settlement patterns typical of upland Welsh communities from the post-medieval period onwards. The site's remains, now largely ruined, preserve evidence of the everyday architecture and land use of rural Welsh households before abandonment. The settlement is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME190, recognising its importance for understanding the evolution of rural settlement and domestic life in medieval and post-medieval Wales.

Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME190. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement?

Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising a cluster of rectangular stone structures characteristic of rural habitation in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME190.

What period does Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a rectangular hut settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement?

Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is ME190.

What other scheduled monuments are near Afon Cynfal Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle at Afon Graig Wen (3.2 km), Dol-ddinas Roman Earthworks (3.8 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Dolbelydr (4.2 km).

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