Scheduled MonumentsWalesLower House Moated Site
Medieval · Moated Site

Lower House Moated Site

Radnorshire, Wales
Cadw SAM RD148
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower House Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement enclosed by a water-filled moat, located in Radnorshire, Wales. The site represents a form of fortified residence characteristic of the Welsh Marches during the medieval period, where moated homesteads provided both defensive capability and status to their occupants. The moat itself survives as a substantial earthwork feature, preserving evidence of the settlement's layout and the investment made in its construction. As a protected scheduled monument, the site contributes to understanding patterns of medieval settlement and land occupation in the border regions of Wales.

Lower House Moated Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference RD148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower House Moated Site?

Lower House Moated Site is a medieval domestic settlement enclosed by a water-filled moat, located in Radnorshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference RD148.

What period does Lower House Moated Site date from?

Lower House 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 Lower House Moated Site?

Lower House 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 RD148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower House Moated Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Blaenau Stone Circle (7.3 km), Coed y Polyn round barrow (7.6 km), Little Lodge Long Barrow (7.7 km).

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