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Early Medieval · Settlement

Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN039
Period
Early Medieval
Site type
Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead is an Early Medieval domestic settlement located on Anglesey, Wales, dating to the period between the fifth and seventh centuries. The site comprises the remains of a small nucleated settlement characteristic of the early medieval period in Wales, consisting of structures and associated occupation evidence on the mountainous terrain of Anglesey. The homestead represents an important example of domestic settlement patterns during the post-Roman transition in Wales, when communities were reorganising into smaller, dispersed settlements. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM AN039) by Cadw, recognising its archaeological significance for understanding early medieval Welsh settlement and land use.

Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN039. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead?

Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead is an Early Medieval domestic settlement located on Anglesey, Wales, dating to the period between the fifth and seventh centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN039.

What period does Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead date from?

Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead?

Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead 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 AN039.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bodafon Mountain Early Medieval Homestead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maen Addwyn (1.7 km), Llech Golman (2.5 km), Carreg Leidr (2.5 km).

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