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Llys Edwin is a medieval fortified house site located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. The site represents a form of domestic settlement characteristic of medieval Wales, where fortification provided both defensive capability and a demonstration of social status. The physical remains indicate a structure designed to accommodate a household of some standing, reflecting the architectural practices of medieval Welsh gentry. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, Llys Edwin contributes to understanding the development of domestic fortification and settlement patterns in medieval Flintshire.
Llys Edwin Medieval Fortified House Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference FL023. View the official record →
Llys Edwin is a medieval fortified house site located in Flintshire, Wales, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference FL023.
Llys Edwin Medieval Fortified House Site dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a house (domestic). It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Llys Edwin Medieval Fortified House 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 FL023.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhual-Isaf Round Barrow (4.5 km), The Bailey Hill, Mold (5 km), Taylor's Pottery (5.1 km).
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