Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfoeslaprey Settlement
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Ffoeslaprey Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD172
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffoeslaprey Settlement is a medieval deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating from the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures typical of rural Welsh settlements of this era, reflecting patterns of habitation and land use in the upland regions of mid-Wales. As a deserted settlement, it represents an important archaeological record of medieval Welsh rural life and the processes of settlement abandonment that affected many marginal agricultural communities. The site is protected under the Welsh heritage system as a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM RD172) in recognition of its archaeological and historical significance to understanding medieval settlement patterns in Radnorshire.

Ffoeslaprey Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD172. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffoeslaprey Settlement?

Ffoeslaprey Settlement is a medieval deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD172.

What period does Ffoeslaprey Settlement date from?

Ffoeslaprey Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ffoeslaprey Settlement?

Ffoeslaprey 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 RD172.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffoeslaprey Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound & Bailey Castle, Bleddfa (6.4 km), Camp W of Cwm Cefn y Gaer (6.6 km), Shepherd's Tump round barrow (8.1 km).

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