Scheduled MonumentsWalesCwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog
Medieval · Moated Site

Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM390
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cwrt Malle moated site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Llangynog, Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site consists of a moated enclosure, a characteristic defensive feature of medieval Welsh gentry residences, dating to the medieval period. The moat would have enclosed a residential complex, providing both practical protection and a visible marker of status within the local landscape. As a moated site, Cwrt Malle represents an important example of medieval settlement patterns in South Wales, demonstrating the adoption of moated enclosure traditions among the Welsh landowning classes during the medieval era.

Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM390. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog?

Cwrt Malle moated site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Llangynog, Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM390.

What period does Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog date from?

Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog 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 Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog?

Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog 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 CM390.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cwrt Malle moated site, Llangynog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Is-Coed-Uchaf Standing Stone (5 km), Is-Coed Standing Stone (6.1 km), Yr Hen Gapel, Llanybri (6.2 km).

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