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 agricultural settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, documented under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation BR240. The farmstead represents the rural subsistence economy and vernacular building traditions characteristic of the Welsh upland farming landscape from the early modern period onwards. The site comprises structural remains that reflect the functional requirements of small-scale pastoral and agricultural activity typical of the region during this era. As a recorded farmstead within the Breconshire archaeological record, it contributes to understanding of historic settlement patterns and agricultural practice in the Welsh interior.

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 agricultural settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, documented under Cadw scheduled ancient monument designation 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 Britain.

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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