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Medieval · House Platform

House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen

Wales
Cadw SAM MM337
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen is a group of medieval house platforms located in Wales and recorded under Cadw scheduled monument reference MM337. The platforms represent evidence of medieval settlement and agricultural activity in the upland regions of Wales, with their physical form consisting of levelled terraces where dwellings would once have stood. Such platforms are characteristic of medieval rural settlement patterns in Wales, where communities adapted their building practices to challenging terrain. The site contributes to understanding the subsistence economy and domestic organisation of medieval Welsh communities.

House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM337. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen?

House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen is a group of medieval house platforms located in Wales and recorded under Cadw scheduled monument reference MM337. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM337.

What period does House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen date from?

House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen?

House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen 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 MM337.

What other scheduled monuments are near House Platforms to W of Mynydd Machen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ruperra Castle (3.8 km), Croes Carn Einion Roman Site (5.1 km), Castle Field Camp E Of Craig-Llywn (6.3 km).

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