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Linney Deserted Medieval Village

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE469
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Linney Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw designation PE469. The site comprises the archaeological remains of a medieval village that was abandoned, leaving visible earthworks and structural evidence of its former occupation. Such deserted medieval villages represent important archaeological records of medieval settlement patterns, economy, and social organisation across Wales, particularly in regions where settlement shifted or contracted over time. The physical remains at Linney contribute to understanding the broader pattern of medieval rural life and abandonment processes in south-west Wales during the medieval period.

Linney Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE469. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Linney Deserted Medieval Village?

Linney Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw designation PE469. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE469.

What period does Linney Deserted Medieval Village date from?

Linney Deserted Medieval Village dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Linney Deserted Medieval Village?

Linney Deserted Medieval Village 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 PE469.

What other scheduled monuments are near Linney Deserted Medieval Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulliber Hill Camp (0.7 km), Linney Head Tumulus (0.7 km), Linney Tobruk Shelters (0.9 km).

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