Scheduled MonumentsWalesBeili-Bedw Earthworks
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Beili-Bedw Earthworks

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD129
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Beili-Bedw Earthworks is a medieval deserted settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising the archaeological remains of domestic occupation typical of the later medieval period. The site is characterized by earthwork features including house platforms, enclosures, and associated field systems that reflect the layout and land use of a rural Welsh settlement. The structures and their arrangement indicate a settlement pattern consistent with the 13th to 16th centuries, representing the type of dispersed domestic occupation found throughout the Welsh uplands during this period. The site's abandonment and subsequent preservation as earthworks provides evidence for understanding medieval settlement patterns and rural domestic life in the Welsh marches region.

Beili-Bedw Earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD129. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Beili-Bedw Earthworks?

Beili-Bedw Earthworks is a medieval deserted settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising the archaeological remains of domestic occupation typical of the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD129.

What period does Beili-Bedw Earthworks date from?

Beili-Bedw Earthworks dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Beili-Bedw Earthworks?

Beili-Bedw Earthworks 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 RD129.

What other scheduled monuments are near Beili-Bedw Earthworks?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty Lettice Roman road (4.8 km), Ty-Lettice Round Barrow (4.8 km), Round Barrow NE of Cefn-Ceido Hall (5.2 km).

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