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Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising the archaeological remains of structures and land divisions characteristic of medieval rural habitation. The site represents evidence of agricultural settlement patterns in the upland regions of medieval Wales, where communities organised pastoral and arable farming activities across dispersed farmsteads. The physical remains visible on the ground include building platforms, field systems, and associated features that date to the medieval period, reflecting the organisation of domestic and economic life in this region. This deserted settlement contributes to understanding of medieval Welsh rural settlement, particularly the colonisation and exploitation of upland territories and subsequent abandonment of such marginal lands.
Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR266. View the official record →
Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising the archaeological remains of structures and land divisions characteristic of medieval rural habitation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR266.
Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad 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 Britain.
Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad 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 BR266.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glog Las round cairn (8.2 km), Afon Hepste Settlement Enclosure (8.5 km), Mynydd y Garn round cairn (8.9 km).
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