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Bwlch-yr-Oerfa Settlement is a medieval grange and religious settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CD149. The site represents a rural monastic or manorial agricultural establishment typical of the medieval Welsh landscape, functioning as an economic and possibly spiritual centre during the medieval period. Physical remains at the site include structural evidence of medieval occupation and activity, though the precise architectural detail and extent of surviving features reflect the often modest character of such inland rural settlements. The designation acknowledges its significance as a site of medieval religious, ritual, and funerary activity, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and monastic economy in medieval Ceredigion.
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 settlement 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 the UK.
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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