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Crannog in Llangorse Lake is an early medieval artificial island settlement located in Breconshire, Wales. The site comprises a timber-built roundhouse constructed on a foundation of brushwood and piles within the lake, representing a characteristic form of early medieval domestic settlement in Wales. Archaeological investigation has revealed occupation dating to the early medieval period, with evidence suggesting use during the early centuries AD. The crannog demonstrates the sophisticated building techniques and settlement patterns employed by the early medieval Welsh population, providing valuable archaeological evidence for understanding domestic life and settlement strategies during this period.
Crannog in Llangorse Lake is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR158. View the official record →
Crannog in Llangorse Lake is an early medieval artificial island settlement located in Breconshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR158.
Crannog in Llangorse Lake dates from the early medieval period, and is classified as a crannog. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Crannog in Llangorse Lake 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 BR158.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llwyn-y-Fedwen Standing Stone (7 km), Myarth Camp (7.6 km), Tor y Foel Deserted Rural Settlement (7.9 km).
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