Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD165
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement is a deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site comprises the physical remains of medieval domestic structures situated within the Cwm-Twrch valley, representing evidence of rural settlement patterns characteristic of medieval Wales. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the settlement contributes to understanding of medieval land use and habitation in the upland regions of Radnorshire during the period when such dispersed settlements were common throughout Wales.

Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD165. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement?

Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement is a deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD165.

What period does Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement date from?

Cwm-Twrch Medieval 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-Twrch Medieval Settlement?

Cwm-Twrch Medieval 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 RD165.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwm-Twrch Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cwm-piban Platform House (5.4 km), Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement (5.8 km), Pillar Stone in Church (6 km).

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