Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlwyn-on Farmstead
Post Medieval/Modern · Farmstead

Llwyn-on Farmstead

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR240
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Farmstead
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llwyn-on Farmstead is a post-medieval and modern agricultural settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference BR240. The site represents a farmstead typical of the upland pastoral economy that characterised the region during the post-medieval period and into modern times. The farmstead comprises the characteristic physical features of such Welsh upland settlements, reflecting the subsistence and agricultural practices sustained across generations. Its designation reflects the archaeological and historical importance of understanding rural settlement patterns and agricultural lifeways in the Brecon Beacons area during this extended period.

Llwyn-on Farmstead is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR240. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llwyn-on Farmstead?

Llwyn-on Farmstead is a post-medieval and modern agricultural settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference BR240. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR240.

What period does Llwyn-on Farmstead date from?

Llwyn-on Farmstead dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a farmstead. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llwyn-on Farmstead?

Llwyn-on Farmstead 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 BR240.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llwyn-on Farmstead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Penmoelallt Round Barrows (8 km), Two Round Cairns at Onllwyn (8.2 km), Onllwyn Round Cairn (8.8 km).

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