Scheduled MonumentsWalesFfridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement
Medieval · Rectangular hut

Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement

Denbighshire, Wales
Cadw SAM DE254
Period
Medieval
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ffridd yr Eglwys is a deserted rural settlement in Denbighshire comprising the remains of medieval domestic structures. The site contains rectangular hut foundations typical of Welsh upland pastoral communities, representing the material evidence of small-scale agricultural settlement dating to the medieval period. Such settlements are characteristic of the dispersed settlement pattern found across the Welsh uplands, where communities adapted to marginal land through mixed farming and pastoral exploitation. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance for understanding medieval Welsh rural life and the evolution of settlement patterns in the region.

Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE254. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement?

Ffridd yr Eglwys is a deserted rural settlement in Denbighshire comprising the remains of medieval domestic structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE254.

What period does Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement?

Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural 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 DE254.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Ty Glas Kerb Cairn (5.9 km), Pen Cerrig Standing Stone (6.4 km), Craig-y-Mwyn Lead Mine (6.5 km).

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