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Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village

Wales
Cadw SAM GM534
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference GM534. The site represents the physical remains of a medieval domestic settlement that was eventually abandoned, preserving evidence of medieval occupation and settlement patterns in the Welsh landscape. Such deserted medieval villages are significant archaeological resources for understanding medieval rural life, land use, and the social and economic changes that led to settlement abandonment. The site's archaeological deposits and field structures contribute to broader understanding of medieval Welsh settlement history and domestic organisation during the medieval period.

Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM534. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village?

Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw reference GM534. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM534.

What period does Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village date from?

Llancadle 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village?

Llancadle 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 GM534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Orchard Manor House (0.6 km), East Orchard Wood Pillbox (0.8 km), Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (1.4 km).

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