Scheduled MonumentsWalesCorn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn
Medieval · Corn Drying Kiln

Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR183
Period
Medieval
Site type
Corn Drying Kiln
Broad class
Industrial
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn is a medieval corn drying kiln located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the region's medieval agricultural infrastructure. The structure represents the type of industrial facility essential to grain processing in medieval Welsh rural communities, where the drying of cereal crops before storage and milling was a critical practice. The kiln's physical remains survive as evidence of domestic-scale agricultural production during the medieval period, contributing to understanding of farming practices and settlement patterns in the upland regions of Breconshire. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register.

Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR183. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn?

Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn is a medieval corn drying kiln located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of the region's medieval agricultural infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR183.

What period does Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn date from?

Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a corn drying kiln. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn?

Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn 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 BR183.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corn Drying Kiln 340m S of Cryn-Fryn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen-llys Earthwork (4.2 km), Cefn Ty-Mawr (4.3 km), Ringwork near Coed Ty-Mawr (4.4 km).

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