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West Aberthaw Medieval Site is a scheduled ancient monument in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, which comprises the remains of a medieval settlement and associated earthworks. The site dates primarily to the medieval period and represents a significant example of rural settlement archaeology in South Wales. The physical remains include defensive or boundary features characteristic of medieval settlement organisation, reflecting the patterns of land use and habitation during this era. As a protected monument under Cadw's scheduling system, the site contributes to understanding the medieval landscape and settlement hierarchy of the Vale of Glamorgan region.
West Aberthaw Medieval Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM297. View the official record →
West Aberthaw Medieval Site is a scheduled ancient monument in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, which comprises the remains of a medieval settlement and associated earthworks. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM297.
West Aberthaw Medieval Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
West Aberthaw Medieval Site 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 GM297.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Limpert Bay Anti-invasion Defences (0.8 km), East Orchard Wood Pillbox (1 km), East Orchard Manor House (1.3 km).
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