Abbey Cwmhir Great Park Shed

Cadw's description

Summary description and reason for designation

The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.

The monument consists of the remains of a building of unknown date which is thought to form part of the wider complex of structures within the Abbey’s deer park. The building was stone-built and measured approximately 20m E/W by 10m N/S with a small extension on the southern side of the western end. Walls survive on the northern, western and southern sides and stand up to 1.2m high. Early 20th century mapping shows the structure as roofed demonstrating that it was in use until relatively recently. The stone used in the construction of the building is the same as that used to build the Abbey, which suggests that they were contemporary. The location of the building, at one of the highest points of the Abbey Cwmhir Great Park, indicates that this could be the surviving remains of a medieval hunting lodge associated with the use of the park for deer hunting.

The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of construction techniques and settlement organisation. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structure itself may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques. The building forms part of a larger cluster of monuments and its 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.