Scheduled MonumentsWalesBancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead
Post Medieval/Modern · Farmstead

Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM332
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Farmstead
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead is a scheduled ancient monument in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing a form of pastoral settlement characteristic of the post-medieval period. The site preserves evidence of a lluest, a traditional Welsh upland summer dwelling used seasonally for pastoral activities, demonstrating the historical practice of transhumance farming in the region. Located within the Carmarthenshire landscape, the farmstead dates to the post-medieval era and is protected under the statutory designation system as an important archaeological record of agricultural and subsistence practices. The monument reflects the material culture and settlement patterns of rural Welsh communities engaged in pastoral economies during this period.

Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM332. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead?

Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead is a scheduled ancient monument in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing a form of pastoral settlement characteristic of the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM332.

What period does Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead date from?

Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead?

Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead 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 CM332.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bancbryn post-medieval lluest farmstead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ring Cairn on Tor Clawdd (4.5 km), Burial Chamber Nr Carn Llechart (4.5 km), Carn Llechart Stone Circle (4.5 km).

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