Scheduled MonumentsWalesPant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet

Wales
Cadw SAM GM520
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pant Sychbant is a deserted medieval hamlet located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM520. The settlement represents a form of rural domestic occupation characteristic of the medieval period, with remains indicative of small-scale agricultural community structures. Such hamlets are significant to understanding patterns of medieval settlement, land use, and the organisation of rural society in Wales during the medieval centuries. The physical evidence at the site contributes to broader archaeological understanding of how medieval Welsh communities were distributed across the landscape and how they adapted to local topography and resources.

Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM520. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet?

Pant Sychbant is a deserted medieval hamlet located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM520. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM520.

What period does Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet date from?

Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet dates from the medieval 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 Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet?

Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet 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 GM520.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pant Sychbant Medieval Hamlet?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tarren y Bwlch round cairn (6.6 km), Craig y Bwlch round cairn (6.7 km), Tramroad East of Robert's Town Bridge, Aberdare (6.8 km).

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