Scheduled MonumentsWalesCaer Fawr Medieval Settlement
Medieval · House Platform

Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD164
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement is a house platform of medieval date located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site comprises a raised domestic platform typical of upland medieval settlement patterns in Wales, constructed to provide a level building surface in challenging topography. Such platforms represent permanent settlement activity during the medieval period, when the farming communities of Radnorshire exploited the higher ground and marginal lands of the region. The remains survive as an archaeological feature recorded and scheduled as a monument of national importance under the Cadw designation system.

Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD164. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement?

Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement is a house platform of medieval date located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD164.

What period does Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement date from?

Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement?

Caer Fawr Medieval 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 RD164.

What other scheduled monuments are near Caer Fawr Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (4.1 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (4.1 km), Llwyn-y-wrach standing stone (4.5 km).

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