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Latitude: 51.4039 / 51°24'14"N
Longitude: -3.4093 / 3°24'33"W
OS Eastings: 302069
OS Northings: 168154
OS Grid: ST020681
Mapcode National: GBR HM.QWNR
Mapcode Global: VH6FG.VZJ4
Entry Name: Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm
Scheduled Date: 27 June 1967
Source: Cadw
Source ID: 3691
Cadw Legacy ID: GM307
Schedule Class: Domestic
Category: Deserted Medieval Village
Period: Medieval
County: Vale of Glamorgan (Bro Morgannwg)
Community: St. Athan (Sain Tathan)
Traditional County: Glamorgan
The monument comprises the remains of earthworks, platforms and building footings, representing a deserted village, of probable medieval date. A trackway c. 6m wide runs east-west across the site, with at least 5 house platforms situated close to the trackway.
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.
Source: Cadw
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