Scheduled MonumentsWalesMoated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle
Medieval · Moated Site

Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle

Wales
Cadw SAM MM201
Period
Medieval
Site type
Moated Site
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle is a medieval domestic settlement comprising a moated enclosure situated in the parish of Pencoed in Glamorgan. The site consists of a substantial rectangular moat which would have enclosed a residential dwelling and associated structures typical of the medieval period. The proximity of this moated site to Pencoed Castle itself suggests it may have functioned as an ancillary settlement or the residence of a lesser landholder within the castle's sphere of influence. The monument dates from the medieval period and remains visible as an earthwork feature, though the exact chronology within the medieval centuries requires further archaeological investigation.

Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM201. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle?

Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle is a medieval domestic settlement comprising a moated enclosure situated in the parish of Pencoed in Glamorgan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM201.

What period does Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle date from?

Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle 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 250m SW of Pencoed Castle?

Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle 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 MM201.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moated Site 250m SW of Pencoed Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wilcrick Hill Camp (1.6 km), Medieval Building adjoining Magor Churchyard (3 km), St. Mary's Churchyard Crosses, Magor (3 km).

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