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Medieval · House Platform

House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood

Wales
Cadw SAM GM549
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood is a medieval domestic settlement consisting of house platforms located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM549. The site comprises terraced or levelled platforms characteristic of medieval upland settlement, where dwellings were constructed on sloping terrain by creating flat foundation areas. Such house platforms represent the physical remains of domestic occupation during the medieval period, evidencing settlement patterns in areas marginal to lowland agricultural zones. The archaeological record of this site contributes to understanding medieval rural settlement distribution and construction techniques adapted to Welsh topography.

House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM549. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood?

House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood is a medieval domestic settlement consisting of house platforms located in Wales and recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation GM549. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM549.

What period does House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood date from?

House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood?

House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood 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 GM549.

What other scheduled monuments are near House Platforms West of Dyffryn Wood?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Margaret's Chapel (6.6 km), Remains of Brunel Dock, Briton Ferry (6.7 km), Mynydd y Gaer (Lower) Camp (7.1 km).

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