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Settlement and Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey is a complex of medieval domestic occupation and associated agricultural land situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises house platforms and field systems dating to the medieval period, representing the remains of a rural settlement that existed in close proximity to Egryn Abbey. The house platforms indicate domestic structures of medieval date, whilst the field systems demonstrate the organised agricultural exploitation of the landscape contemporary with this occupation. This settlement forms part of the wider medieval settlement pattern of the region and illustrates the relationship between monastic establishments and the surrounding secular communities that sustained them.
Settlement & Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME122. View the official record →
Settlement and Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey is a complex of medieval domestic occupation and associated agricultural land situated in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME122.
Settlement & Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Settlement & Fields Systems above Egryn Abbey 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 ME122.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (8 km), Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (8.1 km), Enclosure & Settlement 400m East of Cyfannedd Fawr (8.5 km).
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