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Craig Cerrig-Gleisiad Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises the remains of structures dating to the medieval period, representing a rural settlement that was eventually abandoned, leaving archaeological evidence of medieval domestic occupation and land use patterns typical of upland Welsh communities. The physical remains visible at the site contribute to understanding settlement patterns and agricultural practices in medieval Breconshire. The scheduled ancient monument designation reflects its importance for the archaeological record of medieval rural Wales.
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. 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 the UK.
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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