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Lluest Pencraig Ddu is a deserted rural settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval and modern periods. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures characteristic of upland Welsh settlements, reflecting patterns of rural habitation and land use typical of the region during this era. Its designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological and historical importance in understanding the development and abandonment of rural communities in Ceredigion. The settlement's physical remains contribute to broader scholarly understanding of post-medieval settlement patterns and agricultural practices in Welsh upland regions.
Lluest Pencraig Ddu Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD178. View the official record →
Lluest Pencraig Ddu is a deserted rural settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval and modern periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD178.
Lluest Pencraig Ddu Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Lluest Pencraig Ddu Deserted Rural Settlement 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 CD178.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch-y-Crwys Round Barrow (5.1 km), Pen-y-Felin Wynt Hillfort (5.4 km), Fron Ddu Round Barrow (5.8 km).
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