Scheduled MonumentsWalesEast Orchard Manor House
Medieval · Manor

East Orchard Manor House

Wales
Cadw SAM GM082
Period
Medieval
Site type
Manor
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

East Orchard Manor House is a medieval domestic structure located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM082. The building represents a substantial medieval manor house, constructed during the later medieval period, and reflects the domestic architecture and social status of a gentry household. The structure demonstrates characteristics typical of Welsh medieval manor houses, including stone construction and planning appropriate to its period. As a surviving example of medieval domestic architecture in Wales, the site contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and domestic life of medieval Welsh landholding families.

East Orchard Manor House is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM082. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is East Orchard Manor House?

East Orchard Manor House is a medieval domestic structure located in Wales and designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference GM082. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM082.

What period does East Orchard Manor House date from?

East Orchard Manor House dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a manor. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting East Orchard Manor House?

East Orchard Manor House 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 GM082.

What other scheduled monuments are near East Orchard Manor House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including East Orchard Wood Pillbox (0.4 km), Llancadle Deserted Medieval Village (0.6 km), Deserted Medieval Village North East of Rock Farm (0.8 km).

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