Scheduled MonumentsWalesHaulton Ring Moated Site
Medieval · Moated Site

Haulton Ring Moated Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL100
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Haulton Ring Moated Site is a medieval moated homestead located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site comprises a substantial moated enclosure that represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of the medieval Welsh borderlands and marcher lordship territories. The moat itself survives as a defined earthwork feature surrounding the former residential platform, indicating the status and defensive concerns of its medieval inhabitants. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes to understanding patterns of medieval settlement and landholding in north-east Wales during the period of Anglo-Norman influence in the region.

Haulton Ring Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haulton Ring Moated Site?

Haulton Ring Moated Site is a medieval moated homestead located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL100.

What period does Haulton Ring Moated Site date from?

Haulton Ring 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 Haulton Ring Moated Site?

Haulton Ring 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 FL100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haulton Ring Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss (1.1 km), Hanmer Moated Site (2.7 km), Hanmer Churchyard Cross (2.8 km).

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