Scheduled MonumentsWalesLong House South of Talarfor
Medieval · Longhouse

Long House South of Talarfor

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN318
Period
Medieval
Site type
Longhouse
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Long House South of Talarfor is a medieval domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of upland settlement in the region. The building represents a longhouse type, a characteristic dwelling form in medieval Wales where domestic and agricultural functions were combined within a single linear structure. The site is recorded under Cadw's Schedule of Ancient Monuments as CN318, indicating its recognised historical importance to the Welsh heritage record. Such longhouses typically date from the medieval period and provide evidence of the settlement patterns and domestic arrangements of rural Welsh communities during this era.

Long House South of Talarfor is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN318. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Long House South of Talarfor?

Long House South of Talarfor is a medieval domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of upland settlement in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN318.

What period does Long House South of Talarfor date from?

Long House South of Talarfor dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a longhouse. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Long House South of Talarfor?

Long House South of Talarfor 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 CN318.

What other scheduled monuments are near Long House South of Talarfor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhiw Burial Chambers (0.7 km), Mynydd Rhiw Round Cairns (1.1 km), Mynydd Rhiw Stone Axe Factory (1.5 km).

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