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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 medieval domestic site located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference RD164. The settlement comprises house platforms and associated earthworks that reflect medieval occupation and land use patterns typical of upland Welsh communities. Dating to the medieval period, the site preserves evidence of domestic architecture and settlement organization characteristic of rural medieval Wales. The physical remains, visible as platforms and boundary features in the landscape, contribute to understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement in the Radnor region.

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 medieval domestic site located in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference RD164. 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 the UK.

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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