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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Pentre Jack Settlement

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD174
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pentre Jack Settlement is a deserted rural settlement in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference RD174. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a medieval domestic settlement, with evidence of occupation dating to the medieval period. The physical character of the site is typical of upland Welsh settlements from this era, with visible archaeological features including the platforms and banks that mark the former positions of buildings and associated agricultural land use. The settlement represents an example of the dispersed rural habitation pattern characteristic of medieval Radnorshire, before depopulation led to its eventual abandonment.

Pentre Jack Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pentre Jack Settlement?

Pentre Jack Settlement is a deserted rural settlement in Radnorshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference RD174. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD174.

What period does Pentre Jack Settlement date from?

Pentre Jack 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 Pentre Jack Settlement?

Pentre Jack 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 RD174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pentre Jack Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Llyswen Camp (6.7 km), Round Barrow 400m S of Church (6.9 km), Great House Mound & Bailey Castle (7.1 km).

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