Scheduled MonumentsWalesHulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion
Post Medieval · Boat

Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD282
Period
Post Medieval
Site type
Boat
Broad class
Maritime
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hulks at Ynyslas is a post-medieval maritime site located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising the remains of beached or grounded vessels that represent a significant phase of maritime activity and vessel disposal practices. The hulks date to the post-medieval period and are situated at Ynyslas, a location with a history of maritime commerce and boat-building activity. These vessel remains provide material evidence of the economic activities and maritime traditions of their period, reflecting the practical reuse or abandonment of ships at a sheltered location. The site is recorded as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CD282, acknowledging its archaeological importance as a contribution to understanding post-medieval maritime practices in Wales.

Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD282. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion?

Hulks at Ynyslas is a post-medieval maritime site located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising the remains of beached or grounded vessels that represent a significant phase of maritime activity and vessel disposal practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD282.

What period does Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion date from?

Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion dates from the post medieval period, and is classified as a boat. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion?

Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion 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 CD282.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hulks at Ynyslas, Ceredigion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Capel Maethlon round barrow (4.7 km), Ynys Tudor Burial Mound (5.4 km), Bryn Dinas Cairn (6.1 km).

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