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Ffridd yr Eglwys is a deserted rural settlement in Denbighshire, Wales, comprising the remains of medieval domestic structures. The site features a rectangular hut representative of the common dwelling forms of the medieval period in upland Wales. The settlement evidences the pattern of rural habitation and land use typical of medieval Welsh communities, particularly in moorland and marginal agricultural zones. This scheduled ancient monument, designated under the Welsh heritage protection system, contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval domestic settlement across the region.
Ffridd yr Eglwys Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference DE254. View the official record →
Ffridd yr Eglwys is a deserted rural settlement in Denbighshire, Wales, comprising the remains of medieval domestic structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference DE254.
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 the UK.
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.
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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