Scheduled MonumentsWalesGellidywyll Platform Settlement
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Gellidywyll Platform Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD168
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gellidywyll Platform Settlement is a deserted medieval rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a series of platforms and associated features that represent the remains of domestic occupation. The site dates to the medieval period and preserves evidence of settlement patterns characteristic of upland Welsh communities during this era. The platform structures indicate successive phases of occupation and land use, with the physical layout reflecting the agricultural and social organization of the medieval Welsh countryside. As a scheduled ancient monument, Gellidywyll contributes to understanding the distribution and character of medieval settlement in the border region of Wales.

Gellidywyll Platform Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD168. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gellidywyll Platform Settlement?

Gellidywyll Platform Settlement is a deserted medieval rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising a series of platforms and associated features that represent the remains of domestic occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD168.

What period does Gellidywyll Platform Settlement date from?

Gellidywyll Platform 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Gellidywyll Platform Settlement?

Gellidywyll Platform 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 RD168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gellidywyll Platform Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llanbedr Hill Cist Cairn (4.4 km), Llanbedr Hill Platform House (4.9 km), Lane Farm Round Barrow (6.7 km).

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