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Pant-y-Blodau Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic site located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising the remains of rectangular structures typical of rural settlement patterns in the region. The site represents evidence of agricultural habitation dating to the post-medieval period, reflecting the dispersed settlement strategy characteristic of upland Welsh communities. The rectangular hut form indicates vernacular building practices consistent with domestic structures of this era, constructed to meet the practical needs of rural dwellers engaged in pastoral and agricultural subsistence. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its archaeological and historical significance as a record of rural settlement continuity and domestic life in the post-medieval Welsh landscape.
Pant-y-Blodau Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR288. View the official record →
Pant-y-Blodau Deserted Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic site located in Breconshire, Wales, comprising the remains of rectangular structures typical of rural settlement patterns in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR288.
Pant-y-Blodau Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Pant-y-Blodau Deserted Rural Settlement 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 BR288.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blaen Clydach Fach round cairn (6.5 km), Gilfach, Round Cairn 500m WSW of (7.3 km), Trecastle Mound and Bailey Castle (8.3 km).
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