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 near Llangynog in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval Welsh gentry residences, with earthwork remains that define the perimeter of the former occupation. Dating to the medieval period, the monument represents settlement patterns and domestic organisation characteristic of the Welsh gentry class during the medieval centuries. The moat and associated earthworks survive as significant archaeological evidence of medieval land use and settlement hierarchy in the region.

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 near Llangynog in 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 the UK.

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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