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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 and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM534. The site represents an example of rural settlement abandonment, a phenomenon common throughout medieval Wales and the broader medieval world. Physical remains at the site include evidence of domestic occupation and settlement structures characteristic of the medieval period, though the precise dating and circumstances of desertion would require reference to specialist archaeological surveys and Cadw documentation for definitive assessment. The monument preserves an important record of medieval Welsh rural life and settlement patterns.

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 and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under 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 Britain.

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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