Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoated Site 200m South West of Court Farm
Medieval · Moated Site

Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm

Wales
Cadw SAM MM188
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm is a medieval domestic moated site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM188. The site comprises a substantial rectangular moat that once enclosed a residential enclosure, typical of the medieval period when such water-filled defensive features served both protective and status-affirming functions for the local landholding family. The moat's form and construction indicate a date within the medieval period, reflecting the agricultural and social organisation of rural Welsh communities during this era. Such moated sites represent important archaeological evidence for understanding the settlement patterns, fortification strategies, and domestic arrangements of medieval Wales beyond its major castles and fortifications.

Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM188. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm?

Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm is a medieval domestic moated site located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference MM188. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM188.

What period does Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm date from?

Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm 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 Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm?

Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm 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 MM188.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated Site 200m South West of Court Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Llanwern (2.5 km), Wilcrick Hill Camp (2.7 km), Medieval Building adjoining Magor Churchyard (4.2 km).

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