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Medieval · Moated Site

Hodgeston Moated Site

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE246
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hodgeston Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising a moated enclosure that represents a form of defensive residence typical of the medieval period. The site's earthwork features, including the characteristic water-filled or formerly water-filled ditch surrounding the residential platform, reflect settlement patterns and social hierarchies of medieval Wales during a period of significant Anglo-Norman influence in the region. The moated homestead form, whilst more common in England, appears in Pembrokeshire as evidence of cultural and administrative practices associated with Norman settlement and lordship in South Wales. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference PE246, recognising its archaeological importance in understanding medieval domestic life and landscape organisation in the county.

Hodgeston Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE246. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hodgeston Moated Site?

Hodgeston Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, comprising a moated enclosure that represents a form of defensive residence typical of the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE246.

What period does Hodgeston Moated Site date from?

Hodgeston 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 Hodgeston Moated Site?

Hodgeston 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 PE246.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hodgeston Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenala Camp (3.7 km), King's Quoit Burial Chamber (3.7 km), Stackpole Earthwork (5.1 km).

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