Scheduled MonumentsWalesLettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement
Medieval · House Platform

Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD185
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic site in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising house platforms and associated archaeological features. The settlement represents the material remains of medieval rural habitation in the upland regions of central Wales, where such dispersed settlements were characteristic of the period. The site's earthwork evidence, including platform structures where domestic buildings once stood, survives as a physical record of medieval settlement patterns and land use practices in this landscape. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Lettypeod contributes to understanding of medieval Welsh rural communities and the processes of settlement organisation across the medieval period.

Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD185. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement?

Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic site in Radnorshire, Wales, comprising house platforms and associated archaeological features. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD185.

What period does Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement 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 Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement?

Lettypeod Deserted 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 RD185.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lettypeod Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bailey Bedw Ring Cairn (4.6 km), Maesgwyn round barrow (5.2 km), Clyro Castle (7.2 km).

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