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Talgarth settlement earthworks is a deserted medieval village located in Powys, Wales, representing the remains of a substantial medieval domestic settlement. The site comprises earthwork features including house platforms, field boundaries, and associated agricultural remains that reflect the layout and organisation of a medieval community. The settlement dates to the medieval period, with occupation evidence suggesting activity during the high and late medieval centuries before its eventual abandonment. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site provides important archaeological evidence for understanding rural settlement patterns and domestic life in medieval Wales.
Talgarth settlement earthworks is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM211. View the official record →
Talgarth settlement earthworks is a deserted medieval village located in Powys, Wales, representing the remains of a substantial medieval domestic settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM211.
Talgarth settlement earthworks 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.
Talgarth settlement earthworks 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 MM211.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilcrick Hill Camp (4.3 km), Standing Stone 252m South of Bencroft Lane (4.7 km), Medieval Moated Site 400m N of Undy Church (4.8 km).
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