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 site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, that represents the physical remains of a significant Welsh settlement dating to the medieval period. The site comprises an enclosed area with associated earthworks characteristic of Welsh medieval llys settlements, which functioned as administrative and residential centres within the medieval Welsh landscape. As a Cadw-scheduled ancient monument, Llys Bradwen preserves evidence of the domestic and political organization of medieval Welsh communities in the Snowdonia region. The site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and territorial organization of medieval Meirionnydd during a formative period of Welsh regional development.

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 site located in Meirionnydd, Wales, that represents the physical remains of a significant Welsh settlement dating to the medieval period. 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 Britain.

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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