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Medieval · Shrunken Medieval Village

Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church

Wales
Cadw SAM MM194
Period
Medieval
Site type
Shrunken Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church is a shrunken medieval village located west of Trellech in Monmouthshire, Wales. The site comprises the earthwork remains of domestic structures and settlement features that date to the medieval period, representing evidence of habitation and land use that has subsequently contracted or been abandoned. The physical character of the site is defined by earthwork banks, ditches, and platform features visible in the landscape, which indicate the former presence of buildings and associated agricultural or domestic activity. This designation reflects the archaeological importance of the site as testimony to medieval rural settlement patterns and the processes of village shrinkage that occurred in Wales during and after the medieval period.

Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church?

Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church is a shrunken medieval village located west of Trellech in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM194.

What period does Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church date from?

Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a shrunken medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church?

Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church 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 MM194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval House Sites W of Trellech Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gaer Hill Camp, Penterry (7.8 km), Chepstow Park Wood Cairn (8 km), Wyndcliff Roman Site (8.4 km).

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