Scheduled MonumentsWalesCoed Llynor long hut
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Coed Llynor long hut

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE304
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coed Llynor long hut is a medieval deserted rural settlement in Denbighshire, Wales, comprising structural remains of long-house construction typical of upland Welsh pastoral communities. The site represents evidence of medieval agricultural subsistence practices in the region, with the long-house form reflecting the integrated domestic and pastoral economy of its inhabitants. The settlement's abandonment and subsequent preservation within woodland has enabled archaeological observation of medieval rural settlement patterns in North Wales, contributing to understanding of how such communities organised their agricultural activities and animal husbandry during the medieval period.

Coed Llynor long hut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coed Llynor long hut?

Coed Llynor long hut is a medieval deserted rural settlement in Denbighshire, Wales, comprising structural remains of long-house construction typical of upland Welsh pastoral communities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE304.

What period does Coed Llynor long hut date from?

Coed Llynor long hut 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Coed Llynor long hut?

Coed Llynor long hut 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 DE304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coed Llynor long hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairns, Settlements & Field Systems of Prehistoric & Medieval date at Pennant above Nant Esgeiriau (4.7 km), Pennant Cairns (4.7 km), Craig Berwyn Round Barrow (4.7 km).

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