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Banc Erw Barfe is a deserted rural settlement in Ceredigion, Wales, which dates to the post-medieval and modern periods. The site represents evidence of domestic occupation and agricultural settlement typical of the upland farming communities that characterised the region during this era. The settlement's remains reflect the historical patterns of rural habitation and land use in the Welsh countryside, preserving physical testimony to the lives of ordinary people in the post-medieval period. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding the longue durée of settlement patterns and rural transformation across Ceredigion.
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 in Ceredigion, Wales, which dates 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 Britain.
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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