Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Clydach settlement
Post Medieval/Modern · Building (Unclassified)

Cwm Clydach settlement

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM358
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Building (Unclassified)
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Clydach settlement is a post-medieval and modern agricultural settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises unclassified building remains associated with subsistence and agricultural activity, reflecting the rural settlement patterns of the early modern period through to more recent times. The settlement's physical character reflects traditional Welsh upland farming practices, with structures arranged to support both domestic occupation and agricultural work. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of the continuity of settlement and land use in this region of Carmarthenshire across several centuries.

Cwm Clydach settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM358. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Clydach settlement?

Cwm Clydach settlement is a post-medieval and modern agricultural settlement located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM358.

What period does Cwm Clydach settlement date from?

Cwm Clydach settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a building (unclassified). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm Clydach settlement?

Cwm Clydach 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 CM358.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Clydach settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm Twrch settlement (4.4 km), Llwyncwmstabl round cairn (5.3 km), Dorwen standing stone (5.7 km).

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