Scheduled MonumentsWalesEarthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog
Medieval · Platform house

Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog

Wales
Cadw SAM GM340
Period
Medieval
Site type
Platform house
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Earthwork and Platform Houses north of Nant Fadog is a medieval domestic settlement comprising a series of platform houses situated in the Welsh landscape. The site represents a form of rural settlement typical of medieval Wales, where dwellings were constructed on artificially levelled platforms cut into sloping terrain to provide stable building foundations. The earthwork remains visible today preserve evidence of domestic occupation during the medieval period, contributing to understanding of how communities adapted their environment for habitation in upland or marginal agricultural areas. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its archaeological importance in documenting medieval settlement patterns and domestic architecture in Wales.

Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM340. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog?

Earthwork and Platform Houses north of Nant Fadog is a medieval domestic settlement comprising a series of platform houses situated in the Welsh landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM340.

What period does Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog date from?

Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a platform house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog?

Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog 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 GM340.

What other scheduled monuments are near Earthwork & Platform Houses N of Nant Fadog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dan-y-Graig Roman villa (7.9 km), Pre-Norman Stones in Churchyard (8.5 km), Candleston Castle (8.5 km).

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