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 farmstead located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME132. The site comprises the remains of domestic and agricultural structures typical of medieval Welsh settlement patterns in upland areas. The farmstead dates to the medieval period and represents the type of dispersed rural settlement that characterised the Welsh landscape during this era. The physical remains reflect the agricultural economy and building practices of medieval Meirionnydd communities in this remote valley location.

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 farmstead located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw 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 the UK.

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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