Scheduled MonumentsWalesLlys Bradwen Medieval Site
Medieval · Enclosure

Llys Bradwen Medieval Site

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME022
Period
Medieval
Site type
Enclosure
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Llys Bradwen is a medieval enclosure situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME022. The site comprises the remains of a medieval residential and administrative complex, typical of the hall-house settlements that characterised Welsh lordly estates during the medieval period. The enclosure structure reflects the territorial organisation and settlement patterns of medieval Wales, with its physical layout indicating a focus on domestic and manorial functions. The monument represents an important archaeological record of medieval Welsh settlement archaeology and the material expression of social hierarchy within medieval Meirionnydd.

Llys Bradwen Medieval Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME022. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Llys Bradwen Medieval Site?

Llys Bradwen is a medieval enclosure situated in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference Cadw SAM ME022. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME022.

What period does Llys Bradwen Medieval Site date from?

Llys Bradwen Medieval Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Llys Bradwen Medieval Site?

Llys Bradwen Medieval Site 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 ME022.

What other scheduled monuments are near Llys Bradwen Medieval Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle Settlement at Craig Ty'n-y-Cornel (5.5 km), Castell y Bere (5.6 km), Twll y Darren Round Barrow (5.8 km).

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