Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CM209
Name
Kidwelly Medieval Town (Part of)
Date of Designation
10/01/1974
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Carmarthenshire
Community
Kidwelly
Easting
240829
Northing
207047
Broad Class
Civil
Site Type
Town
Period
Medieval
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of a town, dating to the medieval period. A rough cindered surface forming part of Kidwelly within the stone walls.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of Roman/medieval urban organisation and of the growth of towns. The monument forms an important element within the wider Roman/medieval context and the structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information in regard to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.