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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD200
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated within the Cors Blaen Cothi area. The settlement represents a typical example of the dispersed rural habitation pattern characteristic of medieval Wales, where farming communities occupied upland and marginal territories. The site comprises the archaeological remains of domestic structures and associated features that document the occupation and eventual abandonment of this remote location during the medieval period. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance for understanding the settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and social organisation of medieval Welsh rural communities.

Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement?

Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, situated within the Cors Blaen Cothi area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD200.

What period does Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement?

Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural 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 CD200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cors Blaen Cothi Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Banc Maes-yr-Haidd barrows (6.1 km), Cothi Roman Aqueduct (6.3 km), Hut at upper end of Annell Roman Aqueduct (6.3 km).

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