Medieval · House (domestic)

Plas Berw

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN057
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Plas Berw is a medieval domestic dwelling located in Anglesey, Wales, with origins dating to the medieval period. The house represents an important example of medieval residential architecture in North Wales, reflecting the domestic arrangements and building practices of its era. Constructed with stone and timber, the structure demonstrates the characteristic features of medieval Welsh gentry housing. The site is formally protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's designation AN057, recognising its archaeological and historical significance as a surviving example of medieval domestic settlement in Wales.

Plas Berw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN057. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Plas Berw?

Plas Berw is a medieval domestic dwelling located in Anglesey, Wales, with origins dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN057.

What period does Plas Berw date from?

Plas Berw dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Plas Berw?

Plas Berw 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 AN057.

What other scheduled monuments are near Plas Berw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryngwyn Standing Stones (4.8 km), Perthi-Duon Burial Chamber (5.2 km), Old Parish Church, Llanidan (5.6 km).

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