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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR290
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference BR290. The site comprises the earthwork remains of a formerly occupied rural settlement, reflecting patterns of medieval habitation and land use across the upland regions of South Wales. Such deserted settlements represent significant archaeological evidence for understanding medieval Welsh settlement patterns, agricultural practices, and the subsequent depopulation or migration of communities during the later medieval period. The monument contributes to the broader understanding of how Welsh rural communities were organised and sustained during the medieval centuries.

Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement?

Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement is a medieval domestic settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference BR290. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR290.

What period does Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement date from?

Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement?

Tir-cyd 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 BR290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tir-cyd Deserted Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round Cairn 800m SW of Gwar-y-Felin (2.8 km), Maen Richard Prehistoric Standing Stone (4.8 km), Round Barrow SE of Llyn Nant-Llys (5.8 km).

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