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Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common is a deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures characteristic of medieval settlement patterns in the upland pastoral regions of Wales. Archaeological evidence from the site contributes to understanding of medieval Welsh settlement distribution and the exploitation of marginal lands during the medieval era. The settlement's abandonment reflects broader patterns of settlement shift and changing land use practices in medieval and post-medieval Radnorshire.
Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD157. View the official record →
Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common is a deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD157.
Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Medieval Settlement on Penybont Common 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 RD157.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Bank Hillfort (9 km), Castle Bank ring cairn (9.8 km), Giant's Grave round cairn (9.9 km).
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