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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 one of several settlements in the region that were abandoned during the later medieval period. The site preserves physical evidence of settlement patterns and domestic occupation characteristic of the later Middle Ages, contributing to our understanding of rural Welsh communities and settlement distribution in this period. The remains visible at the site reflect the agricultural and social organisation of medieval Carmarthenshire, where such settlements formed the basis of the local economy before their eventual desertion.

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 one of several settlements in the region that were abandoned during the later 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 Britain.

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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