Scheduled MonumentsWalesBoverton Place
Medieval · House (domestic)

Boverton Place

Wales
Cadw SAM GM422
Period
Medieval
Site type
House (domestic)
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boverton Place is a medieval domestic dwelling located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating from the fifteenth century. The house represents an important example of late medieval gentry housing, constructed during a period of relative prosperity and stability in south Wales. The structure displays characteristic features of its period, including substantial stone construction indicative of a property of some social standing. As a scheduled ancient monument, Boverton Place contributes to understanding domestic life and architectural practices among the Welsh and Anglo-Norman landowning classes in the later medieval period.

Boverton Place is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM422. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boverton Place?

Boverton Place is a medieval domestic dwelling located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, dating from the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM422.

What period does Boverton Place date from?

Boverton Place dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Boverton Place?

Boverton Place is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is GM422.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boverton Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Summerhouse Camp (2.2 km), Castle Ditches Camp (2.5 km), West Orchard Manor House (2.5 km).

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