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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement

Wales
Cadw SAM MG251
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG251. The site represents evidence of medieval rural habitation and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape, contributing to understanding of domestic life and land use during the medieval period. The physical remains of the settlement preserve archaeological evidence of the structures and organisation of a rural community from this era.

Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement?

Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference Cadw SAM MG251. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG251.

What period does Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement 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 Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement?

Bryn Gwyn 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 MG251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bryn Gwyn Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creigiau'r Llyn cairn cemetery (2.7 km), Llanwddyn Hospitium (2.8 km), Chambered Cairn above Afon y Dolau Gwynion, NE of Lake Vyrnwy (3 km).

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