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Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

Ystrad Rural Settlement

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN316
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ystrad Rural Settlement is a deserted medieval domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN316. The settlement comprises the remains of buildings and associated features dating to the medieval period, representing a typical example of rural habitation patterns in the region. The site demonstrates the physical layout and construction methods of medieval Welsh domestic occupation, with visible earthworks and structural traces indicating the former presence of homesteads and ancillary structures. Such deserted rural settlements provide valuable archaeological evidence for understanding medieval settlement distribution, agricultural practices, and the social organisation of Welsh communities prior to or during periods of abandonment.

Ystrad Rural Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN316. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ystrad Rural Settlement?

Ystrad Rural Settlement is a deserted medieval domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN316. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN316.

What period does Ystrad Rural Settlement date from?

Ystrad 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 Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ystrad Rural Settlement?

Ystrad 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 CN316.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ystrad Rural Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Y Garn cairns (4.8 km), Dorothea Quarry, Pyramids, Inclines, Mill & Winding Houses, etc (6.2 km), Dorothea Quarry Beam Engine (6.4 km).

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