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 rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference RD129. The site comprises earthwork remains indicative of domestic occupation during the medieval period, with physical features that reflect the agricultural and residential character typical of rural Welsh settlements of this era. The surviving earthworks provide evidence of the settlement's layout and structure, though detailed chronological parameters for its occupation and abandonment remain within the broader medieval timeframe. The monument represents an important archaeological record of medieval settlement patterns in the upland regions of mid-Wales and contributes to understanding the historic landscape of Radnorshire.

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 rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference RD129. 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 Britain.

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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