Scheduled MonumentsWalesHanmer Moated Site
Medieval · Moated Site

Hanmer Moated Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL184
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hanmer Moated Site is a medieval moated enclosure located in the parish of Hanmer in Flintshire, north Wales. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat which formerly surrounded a domestic residence, typical of the defended manor houses constructed by the Anglo-Norman gentry during the medieval period. The moat remains the most prominent physical feature, defining the boundaries of what was once a high-status settlement, and its preservation allows for understanding of medieval domestic settlement patterns in the region. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its significance as evidence of medieval occupation and land management in the Welsh borderlands.

Hanmer Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL184. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Hanmer Moated Site?

Hanmer Moated Site is a medieval moated enclosure located in the parish of Hanmer in Flintshire, north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL184.

What period does Hanmer Moated Site date from?

Hanmer 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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hanmer Moated Site?

Hanmer 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 FL184.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hanmer Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hanmer Churchyard Cross (0.3 km), Mount Cop Castle Mound (1.7 km), Haulton Ring Moated Site (2.7 km).

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