Scheduled MonumentsWalesCyfannedd-Fach Homestead
Medieval · Platform house

Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME101
Period
Medieval
Site type
Platform house
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead is a medieval platform house located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM ME101. The site represents a form of domestic settlement typical of medieval Wales, constructed on a deliberately levelled or built-up platform that provided a raised foundation for the dwelling. Such platform houses are characteristic of the medieval period in Wales and reflect the settlement patterns and building practices of rural communities during this era. The homestead survives as earthwork remains that preserve evidence of medieval domestic occupation and construction techniques in the upland landscape of Meirionnydd.

Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead?

Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead is a medieval platform house located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference SAM ME101. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME101.

What period does Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead date from?

Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a platform house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead?

Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead 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 ME101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Lwyd Cairn II (5 km), Allt Lwyd Cairn I (5.3 km), Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex (5.4 km).

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