Scheduled MonumentsWalesNew Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town
Medieval · House Platform

New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD152
Period
Medieval
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Civil
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

New Radnor Interior of Medieval Town is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the archaeological remains of a planned medieval settlement in Radnorshire, Wales. The site preserves evidence of the town's layout and structural features from its establishment as a deliberate urban foundation, likely dating to the medieval period when such settlements were created as part of Anglo-Norman expansion and consolidation in the Welsh borderlands. The interior of the town contains the physical traces of domestic and civic structures visible as earthworks and platforms that reflect the organisation and development of this medieval community. The monument's preservation as a scheduled site recognises its significance for understanding medieval town planning and settlement patterns in the region.

New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town?

New Radnor Interior of Medieval Town is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the archaeological remains of a planned medieval settlement in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD152.

What period does New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town date from?

New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town 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 New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town?

New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town 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 RD152.

What other scheduled monuments are near New Radnor: Interior of Medieval Town?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Gilwern Brook round barrow (5.4 km), Llanfihangel Hill round barrow (5.7 km), Worsell Wood cairn cemetery (5.7 km).

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