Scheduled MonumentsWalesTafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement
Post Medieval/Modern · Rectangular hut

Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE490
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Tafarn-y-bwlch is a post-medieval deserted rural settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The site comprises rectangular hut structures characteristic of domestic occupation from the post-medieval period onwards. The settlement represents evidence of rural habitation patterns and land use in Pembrokeshire during the early modern era and subsequent centuries. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw reference SAM PE490, reflecting its archaeological significance as a surviving example of rural settlement form from this period in Welsh history.

Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE490. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement?

Tafarn-y-bwlch is a post-medieval deserted rural settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE490.

What period does Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement?

Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural 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 PE490.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tafarn-y-bwlch Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing Stone 300m WNW of Cilmoor (6.9 km), Standing Stone S of Prysg Farm (7 km), St Teilo's Church & Churchyard (7.2 km).

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