Scheduled MonumentsWalesPemprys Rural Settlement
Post Medieval/Modern · Rectangular hut

Pemprys Rural Settlement

Ceredigion, Wales
Cadw SAM CD198
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pemprys Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic site located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising rectangular structures characteristic of rural habitation from the early modern period onwards. The settlement represents the archaeological remains of traditional Welsh rural life, with its rectangular hut form typical of domestic architecture in the region during the post-medieval era. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's protection, the site contributes to understanding patterns of rural settlement and domestic organisation in upland Ceredigion. The physical structures and their landscape context preserve evidence of the agricultural economy and settlement patterns that sustained Welsh communities in this period.

Pemprys Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CD198. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pemprys Rural Settlement?

Pemprys Rural Settlement is a post-medieval domestic site located in Ceredigion, Wales, comprising rectangular structures characteristic of rural habitation from the early modern period onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CD198.

What period does Pemprys Rural Settlement date from?

Pemprys 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Pemprys Rural Settlement?

Pemprys 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 CD198.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pemprys Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nant Bwlch-glas lluest farmstead (7.2 km), Bwlch yr Adwy Round Barrow (7.2 km), Pencraig y Pistill Round Cairn (7.7 km).

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