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Medieval · Deserted Medieval Village

Deserted Medieval Settlement

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM220
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted Medieval Settlement (Cadw SAM CM220) is a Medieval Domestic site in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing a settlement that was abandoned during the Medieval period. The site preserves evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns characteristic of Medieval Wales, though detailed archaeological investigation of its specific layout and building structures remains limited in the published record. Its designation as a scheduled monument reflects its significance for understanding Medieval settlement distribution and abandonment processes in Carmarthenshire. The precise dating and circumstances of its desertion require further archaeological study to establish a fuller chronological framework.

Deserted Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM220. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted Medieval Settlement?

Deserted Medieval Settlement (Cadw SAM CM220) is a Medieval Domestic site in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing a settlement that was abandoned during the Medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM220.

What period does Deserted Medieval Settlement date from?

Deserted Medieval Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted Medieval Settlement?

Deserted 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 CM220.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle-Lloyd Round Barrow (1.4 km), Castle-Lloyd Camp (1.7 km), Parc-Cynog Camp (2.5 km).

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