Scheduled MonumentsWalesHen Blas Castle Site
Medieval · Castle

Hen Blas Castle Site

Flintshire, Wales
Cadw SAM FL062
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hen Blas Castle Site is a medieval castle site located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference FL062. The site represents a fortified position dating to the medieval period, though specific details regarding its construction date and architectural phases remain subject to ongoing archaeological investigation. The castle would have served a defensive function within the wider medieval settlement pattern of North Wales, reflecting the strategic importance of the Flintshire region during the period of Welsh and Norman territorial contestation. As with many Welsh castle sites, the surviving remains comprise earthworks and structural vestiges that contribute to our understanding of medieval fortification practices in the region.

Hen Blas Castle Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hen Blas Castle Site?

Hen Blas Castle Site is a medieval castle site located in Flintshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference FL062. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL062.

What period does Hen Blas Castle Site date from?

Hen Blas Castle Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hen Blas Castle Site?

Hen Blas Castle 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 FL062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hen Blas Castle Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke: Section from Chester-Holywell Road to Soughton Farm (6.1 km), Wat's Dyke: Section SE of Clawdd Offa (6.9 km), Round Barrow 450m E of Penbedw Hall (7.3 km).

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