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Medieval · Moated Site

Derwen Moated Site

Wales
Cadw SAM GM444
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Derwen Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM444. The site comprises a moated enclosure typical of medieval settlement patterns in Wales, representing a form of defended or status-conscious residence that became established during the medieval period. Moated sites of this character generally date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and served as the focal points of small agricultural estates. The physical remains at Derwen preserve evidence of this medieval occupation in the form of earthwork banks and the distinctive water-filled or water-channelled moat that would have surrounded the central domestic platform.

Derwen Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM444. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Derwen Moated Site?

Derwen Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM444. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM444.

What period does Derwen Moated Site date from?

Derwen 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 Derwen Moated Site?

Derwen 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 GM444.

What other scheduled monuments are near Derwen Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Promontory Fort on Fleming's Down (6.2 km), Corntown causewayed enclosure (6.2 km), Ogmore Castle (6.4 km).

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