Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm Moch Settlement
Medieval · Farmstead

Cwm Moch Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME132
Period
Medieval
Site type
Farmstead
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm Moch Settlement is a medieval domestic farmstead located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME132. The settlement comprises the physical remains of medieval occupation and agricultural activity within the Cwm Moch valley, reflecting the pattern of rural settlement and land use characteristic of medieval Wales. The site's significance lies in its evidence for medieval Welsh domestic life and farming practices during a period when such settlements formed the foundation of rural economy and society in the Meirionnydd region. The surviving earthworks and structural remains provide archaeological testimony to the continuity and development of settlement in this upland area during the medieval period.

Cwm Moch Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm Moch Settlement?

Cwm Moch Settlement is a medieval domestic farmstead located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME132. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME132.

What period does Cwm Moch Settlement date from?

Cwm Moch Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Cwm Moch Settlement?

Cwm Moch 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 ME132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm Moch Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ffridd Fron Kerb Cairn (5.1 km), Hut Circle Settlement North-East of Moel-y-Gerddi (5.4 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Bwlch Tyddiad (5.9 km).

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