Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms
Medieval · House Platform

Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms

Wales
Cadw SAM GM093
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms is a Scheduled Ancient Monument comprising archaeological remains of medieval domestic settlement on upland terrain in Wales. The site consists of house platforms and associated field systems characteristic of medieval rural habitation, reflecting patterns of pastoral and agricultural exploitation of the Welsh uplands during the medieval period. The physical remains include levelled areas where structures once stood, typical of medieval domestic occupation sites in this region. The monument provides evidence of settlement strategies and land use in medieval Wales, contributing to understanding of how communities adapted to and utilised upland environments during this period.

Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM093. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms?

Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms is a Scheduled Ancient Monument comprising archaeological remains of medieval domestic settlement on upland terrain in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM093.

What period does Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms date from?

Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms?

Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms 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 GM093.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Ty Talwyn Ancient Farms?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae Summerhouse Camp (8.3 km), Dan-y-Graig Roman villa (8.5 km), Pre-Norman Stones in Churchyard (9 km).

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