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St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village

Wales
Cadw SAM MM154
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Medieval Village
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales, representing the remains of a former agricultural community. The site comprises the earthwork remains of former dwellings and associated field systems typical of medieval rural settlement patterns in the Welsh borderlands. The village appears to have been occupied during the medieval period, with evidence suggesting habitation and organised agricultural use of the landscape. The reasons for its eventual abandonment remain consistent with broader patterns of settlement shift and economic change affecting rural communities in medieval Wales and the marches during the later medieval period.

St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM154. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village?

St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village is a deserted medieval settlement located in Monmouthshire, Wales, representing the remains of a former agricultural community. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM154.

What period does St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village date from?

St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted medieval village. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village?

St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village 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 MM154.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Brides Netherwent Deserted Village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilcrick Hill Camp (2.5 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (2.5 km), Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (2.5 km).

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