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Cogan Deserted Medieval Village

Wales
Cadw SAM GM535
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cogan Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted settlement located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, which represents an important example of medieval rural habitation and subsequent abandonment patterns in South Wales. The site dates principally to the medieval period and comprises the earthwork remains of a village including settlement features characteristic of domestic occupation. The designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological significance in understanding medieval Welsh and Anglo-Norman settlement dynamics in the region. The physical remains visible today form part of the broader landscape evidence for medieval land use and the processes of village depopulation that affected parts of Wales during the later medieval and early modern periods.

Cogan Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM535. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cogan Deserted Medieval Village?

Cogan Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted settlement located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, which represents an important example of medieval rural habitation and subsequent abandonment patterns in South Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM535.

What period does Cogan Deserted Medieval Village date from?

Cogan Deserted Medieval Village dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cogan Deserted Medieval Village?

Cogan Deserted Medieval Village 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 GM535.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cogan Deserted Medieval Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleton Moated Site (2.4 km), Anti-aircraft and Coastal Battery West of Lavernock Point (2.6 km), St Mary's Well Bay Pillbox (2.7 km).

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