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Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of)

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR187
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of a wider archaeological landscape in the region. The site represents evidence of medieval domestic occupation and settlement patterns typical of upland Welsh communities during the medieval period. Physical traces of the settlement remain visible in the landscape, contributing to archaeological understanding of medieval rural habitation and land use in Breconshire. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference BR187, recognising its significance to the study of medieval Welsh settlement archaeology.

Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of) is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR187. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of)?

Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, and forms part of a wider archaeological landscape in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR187.

What period does Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of) date from?

Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of) 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 Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of)?

Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of) 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 BR187.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llangynidr Deserted Medieval Village (part of)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garn Fawr round cairn (5.1 km), Mynydd Pen-cyrn round cairn (6.3 km), Trefil Quarries North (6.4 km).

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