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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD158
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement is a deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures typical of medieval Welsh upland settlements, reflecting patterns of habitation and land use in the region during the Middle Ages. The settlement's archaeological character provides evidence of medieval domestic life in this remote pastoral landscape, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and rural economy in medieval Radnorshire. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw register with reference RD158.

Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement?

Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement is a deserted rural settlement located in Radnorshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD158.

What period does Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement date from?

Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement 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 y Rhiw Medieval Settlement?

Pant y Rhiw Medieval 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 RD158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pant y Rhiw Medieval Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Builth Castle (7.3 km), Aberedw Hill Deserted Rural Settlement (7.4 km), Aberedw Hill Round Barrows (7.7 km).

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