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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR263
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, representing an important example of rural occupation from the medieval period. The site comprises the physical remains of structures and associated features characteristic of a small agricultural community that was eventually abandoned. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the settlement contributes to the archaeological record of medieval Welsh rural life and land use patterns in the upland regions of Breconshire.

Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR263. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement?

Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, representing an important example of rural occupation from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR263.

What period does Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement?

Allt Fach 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 BR263.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Fach Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cribarth Limestone Quarries and Tramroads (3.6 km), Lefel Fawr Coal Adit (5.9 km), Pillow Mounds at Pant Mawr (6 km).

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