Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
BR280
Name
Cwmhindda Deserted Rural Settlement
Date of Designation
30/03/2001
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Powys
Community
Duhonw
Easting
303947
Northing
247367
Broad Class
Domestic
Site Type
Platform house
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of the remains of a deserted rural settlement, probably dating to the medieval or post-medieval period and includes two rectangular buildings 11 x 6m in size, visible as low wall bases set on earthen platforms dug into the prevailing slope. A third earth platform is visible measuring 21m long.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval or post-medieval settlement organisation. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. A deserted rural settlement may be part of a larger cluster of monuments and their importance can further enhanced by their group value.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive. It is rectangular with sides measuring 70m x 180m.