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Castell y Blaidd is a medieval deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising the remains of domestic structures characteristic of medieval Welsh rural occupation. The site represents evidence of medieval settlement patterns in the upland regions of mid-Wales, with its designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflecting its archaeological significance. The settlement's physical remains are consistent with the dispersed farmsteads typical of medieval Radnorshire, though the precise chronology and duration of occupation require archaeological investigation for fuller understanding.
Castell y Blaidd Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD155. View the official record →
Castell y Blaidd is a medieval deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising the remains of domestic structures characteristic of medieval Welsh rural occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD155.
Castell y Blaidd Medieval 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.
Castell y Blaidd 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 RD155.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Tinboeth (5.2 km), Llananno Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post (5.7 km), Rhos Crug Round Barrows (7.4 km).
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