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Banc Erw Barfe is a deserted rural settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval and modern periods. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures representative of the rural settlement patterns characteristic of upland Ceredigion during this era. The settlement's abandonment reflects broader processes of depopulation and agricultural change affecting Welsh rural communities in more recent centuries. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of Cadw, recognising its significance to understanding the historical development of settlement and land use in the region.
Banc Erw Barfe Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD176. View the official record →
Banc Erw Barfe is a deserted rural settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval and modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD176.
Banc Erw Barfe Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Banc Erw Barfe 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 CD176.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hafod: Peiran Cascade (4.8 km), Hafod: Chain Bridge and Gothick Arcade (4.9 km), Hafod: Nant Bwlch-Gwallter (5.4 km).
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