Scheduled MonumentsWalesBlaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement
Post Medieval/Modern · Rectangular hut settlement

Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM307
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Rectangular hut settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising rectangular hut structures characteristic of upland pastoral communities. The site represents the material remains of rural habitation typical of the early modern period in the Welsh uplands, where such dispersed settlements served as bases for agricultural and pastoral activities. The rectangular hut form reflects building practices adapted to the harsh upland environment and available local resources. The settlement's designation as a scheduled ancient monument (SAM CM307) recognises its archaeological importance in understanding the historic settlement patterns and domestic life of rural Carmarthenshire.

Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM307. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement?

Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, comprising rectangular hut structures characteristic of upland pastoral communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM307.

What period does Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a rectangular hut settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement?

Blaen y Cylchau 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 CM307.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blaen y Cylchau Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Fadog round cairn (1.7 km), Cwm Twrch settlement and limekiln (2.1 km), Cwm Twrch settlement (3.3 km).

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