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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 Medieval Domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, representing a rural community that was occupied during the Medieval period before eventual desertion. The site comprises archaeological remains indicative of domestic occupation and settlement patterns characteristic of Medieval Welsh rural life. The village's abandonment reflects wider demographic and economic shifts that affected settlement distribution across Wales during the late Medieval and early modern periods. The designation as a scheduled ancient monument preserves these earthwork and structural remains as evidence of Medieval settlement organisation in the Brecon Beacons region.

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 Medieval Domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, representing a rural community that was occupied during the Medieval period before eventual desertion. 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 the UK.

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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