Scheduled MonumentsWalesCrick Moated Site
Medieval · Moated Site

Crick Moated Site

Wales
Cadw SAM MM051
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crick Moated Site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM051. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat surrounding domestic structures, a settlement form that became characteristic of wealthy landholders in medieval Wales and the border regions during the later medieval period. The moat itself served both defensive and status-signifying functions, protecting the residence whilst demonstrating the occupant's authority and resources. The site represents an important example of medieval domestic settlement archaeology in Wales, providing evidence of social hierarchy and settlement patterns during the medieval period.

Crick Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM051. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crick Moated Site?

Crick Moated Site is a medieval moated enclosure located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM051. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM051.

What period does Crick Moated Site date from?

Crick Moated Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a moated site. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Crick Moated Site?

Crick Moated Site 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 MM051.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crick Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caldicot Castle (unoccupied parts) (1.9 km), Heston Brake Long Barrow (2.3 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Portskewett (2.4 km).

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