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Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms

Wales
Cadw SAM MM037
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tower
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms is a fortified structure located in Wales, recorded within the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument register as MM037. The tower dates to the medieval period and represents a surviving example of defensive architecture from this era. It stands as evidence of medieval settlement and fortification patterns in the Welsh landscape, reflecting both military and domestic considerations typical of its period. The monument's precise construction date and original function remain subjects of archaeological study, though its classification as a scheduled monument underscores its significance to the medieval heritage of the region.

Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM037. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms?

Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms is a fortified structure located in Wales, recorded within the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monument register as MM037. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM037.

What period does Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms date from?

Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tower. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms?

Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms 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 MM037.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval Tower at Hanbury Arms?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Julian's Wood Camp (1.3 km), Newport Castle (3.6 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (3.8 km).

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