Scheduled MonumentsWalesHalghton Lodge Moated Site
Medieval · Moated Site

Halghton Lodge Moated Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL174
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Halghton Lodge Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Flintshire, Wales, and dates from the medieval period. The site is defined by its moated enclosure, a characteristic feature of high-status medieval residences that served both defensive and status-signalling purposes. The moat would have surrounded a residential structure, protecting the dwelling and its associated buildings from unwanted access. As a scheduled monument under Cadw protection, the site represents an important example of medieval settlement patterns in the Welsh borderlands during a period when such fortified domestic sites were established by landholding families of some prominence.

Halghton Lodge Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL174. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Halghton Lodge Moated Site?

Halghton Lodge Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Flintshire, Wales, and dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL174.

What period does Halghton Lodge Moated Site date from?

Halghton Lodge 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 Halghton Lodge Moated Site?

Halghton Lodge 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 FL174.

What other scheduled monuments are near Halghton Lodge Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pear Tree Lane Moat & Fishpond (2.5 km), Penley Hall Moated Site (2.8 km), Tallarn Green Moated Site (3 km).

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