Scheduled MonumentsWalesBritish Fortified Residence
Medieval · Deserted Rural Settlement

British Fortified Residence

Wales
Cadw SAM GM086
Period
Medieval
Site type
Deserted Rural Settlement
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

British Fortified Residence is a medieval fortified dwelling located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM086. The site represents a form of domestic fortification characteristic of the medieval period, combining residential and defensive functions typical of properties constructed during an era when personal fortification was common amongst the gentry and minor nobility. The monument stands within a landscape context that includes evidence of rural settlement activity, reflecting the patterns of occupation and land use in medieval Wales. As a designated monument, the site preserves material evidence of medieval domestic architecture and the broader settlement patterns that characterised the Welsh countryside during this period.

British Fortified Residence is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM086. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is British Fortified Residence?

British Fortified Residence is a medieval fortified dwelling located in Wales and designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference GM086. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM086.

What period does British Fortified Residence date from?

British Fortified Residence dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a deserted rural settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting British Fortified Residence?

British Fortified Residence 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 GM086.

What other scheduled monuments are near British Fortified Residence?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cae Summerhouse Camp (8.8 km), Dan-y-Graig Roman villa (9 km), Pre-Norman Stones in Churchyard (9.5 km).

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