Scheduled MonumentsWalesNant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead
Post Medieval/Modern · Deserted Rural Settlement

Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD208
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead is a deserted rural settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval period and representing evidence of traditional upland agricultural practice. The site comprises the structural remains of a lluest, a seasonal shieling or temporary dwelling associated with pastoral farming systems common throughout Wales. Such settlements illustrate the historical organization of subsistence agriculture in upland areas, where livestock was moved seasonally to mountain pastures. The farmstead is now a scheduled ancient monument, recorded under Cadw reference SAM CD208, and contributes to understanding the evolution of rural settlement patterns and land use in medieval and early modern Ceredigion.

Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD208. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead?

Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead is a deserted rural settlement located in Ceredigion, Wales, dating to the post-medieval period and representing evidence of traditional upland agricultural practice. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD208.

What period does Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead date from?

Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead?

Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead 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 CD208.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llywernog Lead and Silver Mine (6.2 km), Hen Bont, Pont-Erwyd (6.9 km), Round Barrow SW of Pen-Rhiwlas (7 km).

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