Scheduled MonumentsWalesDeserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau
Medieval · House Platform

Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau

Wales
Cadw SAM GM551
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau is a medieval domestic settlement comprising house platforms and associated field systems located in Wales. The site, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference GM551, represents the archaeological remains of a rural community that occupied this upland location during the medieval period. The visible features include terraced house platforms characteristic of medieval Welsh settlement patterns, indicating permanent or long-term domestic occupation in what is now an apparently marginal landscape. Such settlements provide important evidence for understanding medieval Welsh land use, settlement hierarchy, and the extent of habitation in upland areas during this period.

Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM551. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau?

Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau is a medieval domestic settlement comprising house platforms and associated field systems located in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM551.

What period does Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau date from?

Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau?

Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau 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 GM551.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deserted Rural Settlement North of Foel Fynyddau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chain Home Low Radar Station, Margam (7.4 km), Margam Medieval Bath House (7.7 km), Half Moon Camp (7.8 km).

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