Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CM220
Name
Deserted Medieval Settlement
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Eglwyscummin
Easting
223030
Northing
210695
Broad Class
Domestic
Site Type
Deserted Medieval Village
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of earthworks, platforms, building footings and hollow ways, representing a deserted village of probable medieval date. Surviving as low banks and ditches the remains are located in the area between St Margaret’s Church and Common Church Farm an cover an area of some 3.5 hectares.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval settlement. The monument forms an important element within the wider medieval context and the scheduled area may be expected to contain a wide range of archaeological information, including chronological detail and evidence in regard to construction techniques and agricultural methods.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.