Scheduled MonumentsWalesRunston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel
Medieval · Deserted Medieval Village

Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel

Wales
Cadw SAM MM095
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Runston Medieval Village Site and Runston Chapel is a deserted medieval settlement in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. The site comprises the remains of a medieval village settlement alongside a chapel, representing occupation and religious activity during the medieval period. The physical evidence includes earthwork features characteristic of medieval habitation, including house platforms and field systems, together with the chapel structure which served the spiritual and communal needs of the settlement. The abandonment of such settlements was a common occurrence across Wales during the later medieval period, and Runston represents an important archaeological record of medieval rural life and social organisation in the Welsh landscape.

Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM095. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel?

Runston Medieval Village Site and Runston Chapel is a deserted medieval settlement in Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM095.

What period does Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel date from?

Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel?

Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel 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 MM095.

What other scheduled monuments are near Runston Medieval Village Site & Runston Chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Portskewett Hill Roman Site (2.9 km), Heston Brake Long Barrow (3.1 km), Caldicot Castle (unoccupied parts) (3.2 km).

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