Scheduled MonumentsWalesHafod Eidos Rural Settlement
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Hafod Eidos Rural Settlement

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD179
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hafod Eidos is a deserted rural settlement in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD179. The site represents the archaeological remains of a medieval upland settlement, typical of the pastoral farming communities that occupied the Welsh countryside during the medieval period. The physical character of the monument comprises the earthwork remains of structures and associated field systems that reflect the patterns of transhumance agriculture practised in this region, whereby communities moved livestock seasonally between lowland and upland pastures. The settlement's abandonment reflects broader patterns of rural depopulation and land-use change that affected upland Welsh communities, particularly from the early modern period onwards.

Hafod Eidos Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD179. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hafod Eidos Rural Settlement?

Hafod Eidos is a deserted rural settlement in Ceredigion, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM CD179. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD179.

What period does Hafod Eidos Rural Settlement date from?

Hafod Eidos Rural 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 Hafod Eidos Rural Settlement?

Hafod Eidos 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 CD179.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hafod Eidos Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fagwyr Las Deserted Rural Settlement (5.3 km), Y Garn Round Cairn (5.7 km), Bryn Cosyn Cairn Cemetery (5.9 km).

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