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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN314
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN314. The site comprises the archaeological remains of a rural settlement that was inhabited during the medieval period, reflecting the pattern of agricultural communities that occupied upland and marginal landscapes in medieval Wales. The physical character of the settlement is evidenced by earthwork remains and structural features typical of medieval domestic occupation, including the foundations and building platforms of former dwellings. Like many Welsh rural settlements, Cwm Caseg was eventually abandoned, leaving behind archaeological traces that contribute to understanding medieval settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement?

Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN314. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN314.

What period does Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Cwm Caseg 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement?

Cwm Caseg 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 CN314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Caseg Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Holyhead Road: the Ogwen Pass (5.6 km), Nant Ffrancon Anti-invasion Defences (6.1 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd (6.5 km).

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