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Bwlch-yr-Oerfa Settlement is a medieval grange and religious site located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CD149. The settlement dates to the medieval period and represents evidence of monastic agricultural management and organisation typical of granges established by religious communities to exploit outlying lands. The site comprises structural remains associated with both residential and agricultural functions, reflecting the economic operations of a religious institution. Such granges were essential to the economic strategy of medieval monasteries, providing productive capacity and resources to support the mother house.
Bwlch-yr-Oerfa Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD149. View the official record →
Bwlch-yr-Oerfa Settlement is a medieval grange and religious site located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CD149. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD149.
Bwlch-yr-Oerfa Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a grange. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Bwlch-yr-Oerfa 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 CD149.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone c.250m NNE of Llethr (5.1 km), Cairn S of Banc y Geufron (6.6 km), Cwm Rhydol settlement (7.8 km).
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