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Cwm Sidywal settlements is a medieval settlement complex located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising the archaeological remains of upland agricultural communities that exploited this valley landscape during the medieval period. The site represents evidence of pastoral and mixed subsistence farming practised by inhabitants who occupied this marginal upland terrain, with physical remains including structures and field systems that reflect the organisation of medieval settlement and land use in the Welsh uplands. The settlements date to the medieval period and are designated as a scheduled ancient monument, preserving important evidence of how rural communities adapted to and utilised the challenging topography and resources of Radnorshire's highland zones. The archaeological remains contribute significantly to understanding medieval settlement patterns and subsistence strategies in mid-Wales, where upland valleys such as Cwm Sidywal supported dispersed communities engaged in transhumance and seasonal pastoral exploitation.
Cwm Sidywal settlements is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD263. View the official record →
Cwm Sidywal settlements is a medieval settlement complex located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising the archaeological remains of upland agricultural communities that exploited this valley landscape during the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD263.
Cwm Sidywal settlements dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cwm Sidywal settlements 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 RD263.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhayader Castle (5.3 km), Tomen Llansantffraid (5.5 km), Carn Wen cairn (7.3 km).
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